WWE 2K22: Do This First When Creating New Universe

Today i'm showing you the basics of how I set up my Universe Mode in WWE 2K22. I'll be going through shows, titles, rosters rivalries to show you how i set up it up for the basics. If you enjoy the video, we will do a part 2 going more in depth in Universe Mode in WWE 2k22.
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[@ancientclown]

I wish they had in-ring promos for the superstars...callouts, etc that really help with storylines.

[@JoKu2311]

It’s so stupid that they had this in previous games but decided to remove it for some reason.

[@ancientclown]

@@JoKu2311 Too many games do that between versions...remove something to add again later so it seems new.

[@TwiistedInsanity]

@@ancientclown hopefully they make it better, because they were just too generic sounding, I'm also happy they went back to only three shows because booking NXT Smackdown Raw and 205 live was a pain

[@RayReptile]

@@JoKu2311 They removed them because they were HORRIBLE.

[@lewidavies304]

@@RayReptile it doesn't matter if the dialogue itself was bad, at least the option was there and people could just write their own promos to make the stories more realistic and not just 2k22 match simulator.

[@DarkManX16]

They really need more tools for customizing, like more overlays and match cards when creating a show. They really need to look at what NBA 2K22 has done, especially with their MyNba, and take elements from that. Rivalries need to be more fleshed with better cutscenes and promos. For example, if I wanted a rivalry similar to Batista vs. Triple H where these 2 don't touch until Wrestlemania then I should be able to do that.

[@liprojeck4576]

Facts We Should Be Able To Choose Our Type Of Rivalry, Like Choose A Storyline For It Promos And Different Stuff I Agree

[@CurtiPeNET]

and take elements from universe mode and put it into GM mode, or the other way around

[@BigGoated]

Y'all basically just want them to add the old universe mode features in, but give them a chance to it was the first game back, the stuff I see ppl wanting or mad at are the weirdest things! Everybody begging for GM mode when the whole mode is pointless and a money grab mobile game added into a system level game smh, and ppl complaining about not having storylines(creatable ones or promo presets) this was a new consoles gen, they didn't want another broken game, now they have experience, they will add the little things we wanting in the gameplay, and bring back the storylines! I biggest pet peeve, is Games I. General doing the same shit over and over! XenoVerse was the first DBZ AAA level game that I feel didn't only repeat the same storylines that's have been in literally every DB game, WWE needs to quit making the relive and legends story, the main story mode! Smackdown used to give your created player purpose, now it's a barebones my career copy and paste with weak character development like NBA 2k! Here comes the pain was golden for the tone of what real smackdown fans miss!

[@Bang0ut824]

Yeah i’ve hated that for years now how I setup a rivalry and they face each other every week 😂

[@slugdoom5373]

There’s endless possibilities with universe mode, but 2K don’t do shit but rehash the same game with an updated roster every year, man fuck the video game industry

[@nexnlou]

I feel as if universe mode is one of most modes played at the moment

[@AssembleShow]

Totally

[@goofysmp]

It’s been for years and they just won’t put more effort into it because they can’t earn any extra money by making it better

[@Xon1fyy]

Yeah it’s fun I even made ruthless aggression universe

[@jeffanderson2329]

The only reason I got 2K22

[@PrayingFaith]

Oh yeah definitely lol. MyGM is literally unplayable unfortunately. Cause they fucked it up miserably.

[@victorgonzalez8639]

I love watching what other people do with their universe mode. Gives me ideas, and it's always fun to see who other people's Champs are

[@deathrowest96]

Same. It’s cool seeing other people’s perspectives on who they would push if they were in charge

[@vandenbert]

Umaga (or Youmanga if you're Regal) ran rampant in my universe mode for a bit 😆

[@batsparentsdied]

@@vandenbert omg what happened haha

[@officialzacht]

Couldn’t agree more

[@vandenbert]

@@batsparentsdied he slowly climbed the number 1 contended ladder, held the wwe championship for a year and 3 months before losing it to JBL

[@DeNiroLegacy]

I literally made an entire universe mode of CAWs, and it has been the funniest and best times I've had with the game since like-- 40 in-game years passed.

[@j.r.765]

wish there was a shortcut in making universe modes quickly including a blank slate universe mode to customise and if it had elements of GM Mode to have a purpose, I thought I'd hate MyGm but its fun.

[@thehitman33]

Universe mode needs more unique storylines for specific superstars

[@DVader202]

Thank you this helps. I hate how long it takes to make Tag Teams. I wish the game would let you download team created by the community so all the entrance and music and ect, is already for you to import into Universe mode.Yes a part 2 please.

[@adamfindlay9632]

Just a tip if your changing/updating a member of a tag team don’t delete the team member you plan on replacing without putting someone on that team as a placeholder otherwise you will loose entrance finisher etc… IE my version of FTR still have the BIG RIG assigned as there tag finisher as I did finisher before the patch that broke tag finishers

[@adamfindlay9632]

I should’ve mentioned I’ve had at least 4 versions of FTR when updating update Cash and replace in team either the placeholder or leave cash there if have enough logo space then Dax don’t do both at once

[@togucvinw7]

Yeah I hate that too, just created a new universe mode and it’s a pain to create every si for tag teams for the tag division

[@tad16]

Universe mode has been the 🐐 mode for a while now ever since GM mode of 07,the replay value of the mode brings a whole new element of the game when you really put your time into it.

[@TheKendeHD]

im confused am i doing something wrong i feel like mygm mode has more interaction hell even my rise

[@esekay3648]

It's better when creating caws don't make the game crash. And when things like tag team finisher works

[@esekay3648]

@@TheKendeHD universe is a better gm mode. You create your own roster ppv(with there own match themes) your own divisions for titles (Mine are by weight class). Also if you set it up for someone else to play, they can have a complete unique universe experience, because if you do load it up with caws(I have 75 ATM) they will be learning new wrestlers as they progress, if you can change it to superstar mode and have them play as a wrestler at the bottom of the rank and have them try to fight thru to win their chip in their division.

[@archiethedadgamer7580]

This is really cool! I'm terrible at having the patience to set up Universe mode so this really helps me in terms of getting started. Thanks for the hard work man!

[@AssembleShow]

Glad I could help!

[@Magwalfc2011]

When you get past all of the tedious set up and customize everything within the games functioning ability its great i just got next gen so load times are better hopefully more stable aswell, i couldnt really get going yet on 2k22 but JBL was weirdly someone i liked using in the US Title picture his clothesline this year is well done think i was gonna make a hoss division at one stage like a weight ruled hardcore title

[@vandenbert]

I have my universe set up with current rosters, but all the mid 2000's RAW, SD and PPV's. Community Creation is a thing of beauty in this game.

[@kingdjb996]

I use all the old ruthless aggression titles they just look better

[@vandenbert]

@King DJB those belts are honestly the best in the business, they should model the newer belts after the older belts

[@kingdjb996]

@@vandenbert yea I wish lol

[@Sandman199]

Great in-depth video that's actually making me feel a bit inspired to run a brand new Universe Mode following this type of formula, thanks so much for this! A Part 2 would be excellent just to cover a few more things like match tables etc. :)

[@vitoshakur7479]

You made my wwe 2k22 gaming experience a lot better. Thanks my guy

[@NefariousSpecter]

Something I do for my Universe Mode series is a TV/Hardcore Title, the gimmick is the title is defeated every show, whoever the holder is trades it in for a world title match at the start of the month.

[@Corey0726]

This is great! I do very similar things . I like the idea of deleting the PPVS and putting them on the 4th week. Actually a lot of these ideas are good and I’m gonna use them. I usually even out my brands which when up being like 70+ wrestlers between raw and SD. Anyways, look forward to seeing more video on universe mode. Not much out here so please continue! Peace !

[@romeoigromo]

Definitely need a part 2. Good info

[@jcprime2712]

This was great. It does take a lot of time to set one up, but I love how you explained it and went step by step. Can't wait for a part 2. Great job!

[@AssembleShow]

Thanks JC! part 2 will come in the next few days!

[@joyul8216]

I started playing with kalisto and after 8 matches, the game recognizes kalisto as shamus, the game continues and if I win the fight the screen stays black.

[@yan_dj]

I've NEVER used universe mode in any game, just the normal exhibition mode where I do all the championships changing hands and stuff... I didn't know it was this "free" so I'm definitely saving this video for future reference!

[@gabewrestling4153]

Could you do a part 2 video on how cutscenes are triggered and overall tips to keep Universe Mode fun .

[@user-qc7hr4my7r]

Thanks for the vid man, it helped a lot!

[@SisterNeroe]

Bro we need the tag team and match table videos. You the goat ‼️

[@Tayseanp]

Your way is very creative and I actually do recommend these tips because it saves your game from crashing.

[@mindofablackveteran9667]

Thanks for this. It's extremely helpful. A few of questions, if you don't mind.....around how many CAW do you have in your universe mode? And does having only 2 brands make it easier to have one male world champ and one woman world champ across both brands? And last does leaving some of the wrestlers off any brands randomize matches more?

[@EpikEthann]

What I'm currently doing, I'm going all out 2014 WWE, but with NXT, I made it a major show and used the 2010 arena when they used to be big arenas

[@moorzzy3]

This is one of the most helpful videos thank you so much @assemble and happy thanksgiving from the u.k

[@AssembleShow]

thanks for watching Chris! i wasn't sure if people would like it. Glad you did. cheers

[@jonathanwong8048]

I need a part 2 of this series! You should do universe mode

[@granthendricks7634]

Cool checking out how other people set up their universe as well. About 2 months into mine and have 120CAWs from attitude/ruthless aggression eras even some over the last decade or so. Split my brand as 1990s & 2000s on Raw 2010s & 2020s for smackdown and NXT has their base roster and I will occasionally throw Owens or Rollins on an nxt show to spice things up a tad. I also have minor shows (heat, velocity, and ECW) where all minor shows anyone rostered on any show can face off with anyone so titles can potentially swing from show to show

[@ky_wildcats_ontop3]

I am going to do my universe like this now! Thank you for the help!

[@AssembleShow]

Best of luck!

[@forrnx.]

thank you for this, i definitely need a part 2 going in deeep depth 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@AssembleShow]

Part 2 and 3 is out! Just check the HOW TO playlist Enjoy

[@Danny_4k62]

Great video. Would love a part 2

[@genodenaro4762]

The video was good and I liked it and it's really cool that you can have titles to go to another show that's kind of cool I might do that universe mode.

[@Roboccs]

This video was perfect! I love how you went step by step with the setup and explained why you did it. I would love to see a part 2 explaining match tables but then also would love to see how you handle every week. Do you play matches? Watch them? Skip them? Do you manually adjust the power rankings? These are all things I would love to see how other people handle them. I always feel like I’m playing it wrong😂

[@AssembleShow]

Glad you like it ! Part 2 will release either Friday or this weekend

[@quintinlee9224]

This is a great video especially since I'm in the middle of redoing my universe mode from scratch and it is tedious I'm still not done

[@dalemorgan5722]

Tag Tean finishers in universe mode can work if you make the team and set finisher outside of universe mode under options; roster; edit teams. You have to do it in again in universe mode after but it does work.

[@therealphil93]

This will help, im still new to it so thanks for this

[@classicretros23]

Awesome video continue adding. I would of done the 3 shows (NXT). Do CAWS effect Universe crashes ?...Can you explain Rivalries in more details like what is the time frame short, medium, long and intensity ?

[@brianhenkel55]

Thank you so much for this very helpful

[@stevehickman8371]

Universe mode is really dope my main issue is the championship percentages on the msg h tables don’t work …. I put one percent for a title match and all belts show up every show

[@jawz777god]

I was just hoping you would do this. So yes please keep it going. I'm definitely going to copy what you got going on with a couple of my personal things I want. How do you make Paul Heyman come out holding the title for Roman?

[@heathhaynes990]

Just started a new one and it's running great!

[@emmittstarlling6021]

On undertaker wrestle mania match you turned off on option can you make a storyline yourself about it or does it need to be on so you can choose who undertaker will fight?

[@stuartaustin8130]

I'm new to the game so I might be saying something stupid , but I wish there was a way when setting up on brands roster to see who is on the other brand. All I seem to see is whether someone is selected or not but it doesn't specify for what brand.

[@tarelakentebe465]

Planning my wwe 2k23 universe mode and was going to have two world titles but you got me thinking...

[@rahulfreakinstyles2908]

OMG i literally asked for this and you gave it. Thank you bruh.

[@AssembleShow]

told ya i'd do it !

[@rocketman9448]

I loved WWE 2K19s universe mode for one very simple thing that they took out, once you’ve set up your roasters an are editing your matches, it tells you what superstars are on what brand so you don’t have to keep backtracking too check all the time, in the last 2 games they haven’t done this, unless it’s in there an I don’t know how to do it.

[@tonyxtime2776]

Part 2 please and thank you!!

[@royjasper842]

I basically do everything the same way you do bro, except i have auto rivalry on, i wish they didn't have the different divisions for your superstars and just have it where the only way someone could challenge for a championship, they'd have to be a certain ovr. Or superstar point like it was in the older games

[@BenFivesFriwee]

A part 2 plz, am curious to know if you play or simulates the matches

[@cryinginthewilderness8191]

WWE2K22 is a great game one of the best …. I love it no complaints they (2K) has given us so much…. Thanks for all that you do! I changed out NXT for WCW ….

[@TheRealAdaWong]

I made ECW on Saturdays where all the Attitude/Ruthless stars and champions wrestle since it’s “championship wrestling” and Wednesday is Velocity where both generations and costumed gimmicks clash. It just feels unceremonious trying to revert to Smackdown and Raw 2000’s rings and vibes with new superstars and their gimmicks. So that’s why I recreated ECW and Velocity with older rings so they fit that edgey atmosphere of the time, whereas WWE now is obviously more focused on showmanship. My universe is also Diva focused so right now Mickie holds ECW Women’s, Trish is going to drop her first Diva’s run for the Women’s again, while I slowly move the 4 Horsemen to higher grade like United States and Undisputed belts against Chyna and Rousey.

[@jmhollabaughgaming9329]

So as I'm watching I was thinking and I have a question and I know you cover this somewhere but I am creating blackpool cc and was wondering I am putting black logo shirts on all my guys but for like cesaro and regal is there a way to change the shirt but when I save it not have a generic menu pose?

[@screamintom]

256 men 128 women all put in separate tournaments for titles. Then I used to put them all one show whoever got put into matches would be eliminated and be on that show. This year I restarted from WrestleMania 1 and do it year by year put the rest one roster, including legends.

[@im.frankk3394]

We need promo in this mode Tag team promos Backstage interviews Contenders matches

[@TheKingdomofMashups1033]

Smackdown fist stage with updated smackdown arena is a fire arena to create

[@ActionDouble]

How do you put the WWF logo back on on the title? Other people had done that with their universe mode setup.

[@meepmeepmeepmeep-qj8no]

This gave me some great ideas. Thank you!!!!!

[@AssembleShow]

welcome! there's part 2 and 3 for more info!

[@meepmeepmeepmeep-qj8no]

@@AssembleShow sweet

[@kyleweinmeyer]

A bit random, have you ever had the tag team breakup/formation on and it actually work? I've wanted to reset my entire universe (clear out all friends/rivals) and let new teams form but nobody ever forms a team. Seems like it has never worked properly for me.

[@papanik048]

We need part 2 pls 😁😁 For me I think we should see you play your Universe mode 😊

[@lukeetherington2850]

@assemble how do you do wwe shake up on universe mode

[@locashcrack]

Awesome vid, i prefer leaving all my divisions blank lately idk why lol

[@martinpratt1281]

Wish at the end of the match you can hit finishers after a match ends like u did in 2k20 timer always runs out

[@brysonboone5789]

I know I am slightly wait but I kinda wish wwe could have it where you can upload a my universe mode and use that like when u download a roster on NBA 2k

[@VAI-gf3qw]

Do you have to assign the unified champions to both shows. For instance Liv Morgan who was IC Champ. Do you have to assign Liv to both raw and smackdown so that rivalries can generate from both shows. Then, lets assume, Rhea Rhipley wins the IC title from Liv. Do i then assign Rhea to both shows (smackdown and raw again).

[@Buginabox99]

I wish there was a shuffle button, like you hit it, pick the superstars you want on your universe mode and it just throws them out onto the different brands with different champions

[@drevonmcclay3061]

I think they got ricochet in the wwe championship division because he was the number 2 babyface in smackdown if I remember interviews correctly from when the game first came out

[@mattjingles5758]

You can import your exhibition tag teams and titles etc. Just start a new universe mode save and click Y then import.

[@matthewdeno4620]

How do you transport custom superstars into your universe. For example I have Cody Rhodes but he doesn’t appear on any shows. I edited him to put him on raw because he wasn’t even assigned to a show but he’s still not appearing

[@X24assassins]

How did you you get aj Lee or is that a custom one

[@j.p.walkman9671]

I like to set up an All Women's show. That way I get to have tag team championship, NXT Championship and midcard titles along with a Universal Women's Champion and a WWE Women's Champion. Women will still be managers and part of stables on other shows if need be, but they will only compete on Velocity Wednesday. I have contemplated on cutting this though and just putting women back on RAW, SD, NXT and NITRO. Oh yeah I also have Nitro which have the past superstars. All the ones you unlock/purchase I guess and other classics. And it's also where guys like Cena and Brock are. Brock and Cena will be on RAW and SD come wrestlemania season though.

[@DBGreatness]

They really should make universe the base of game.

[@talkwrestlingwithavery4608]

5:19 bro really became Matt Hardy 😂

[@syndromechyna]

I always do fantasy universe mode where all legends (alive or deceased) is part of it.

[@KingDonaldson]

So have they fixed this issue with deletion utility, where if you delete all unused images it doesn’t delete Renders and other custom images being used?

[@KevinAlmodovar-un6gi]

I’m still leaning how to set up everything new to The WWE 2k23

[@adolfojacosta]

I feel like my interface doesn’t look like this. Does it differ based on the system you use? I’m on xbox1

[@K_91]

I don’t have this game atm but was thinking of buying it the reason is because I use to play WWE games and I use to create so many superstars where it got to a point where I had a complete roster, Is it possible to do a universe mode on one show for example if I delete Raw and Smackdown and just use PPV and NXT and put my entire roster I created in NXT if that is possible would I be able to do this? Or is this game just to buggy or? Any information from anyone would be amazing thank you.

[@alexgeorgiev488]

I use this IC title too. It's my favourite. Big gols belt also.

[@MikeMike-mr9xh]

Okay the main problem I'm having is I accidentally deleted the NXT show from the calendar I guess you could say I re-instated it the issue has since it's a custom show even though I wanted to be a weekly show it will not allow me to add divisions at all so how do I without starting over or importing an overriding all current data how do I fix this

[@deathrowest96]

I do all of these. Love the videos man

[@AssembleShow]

Ty!

[@rileyanthony30]

know eny ways to work around the custom arena raw glitch I did try it your way in the video it still didnt work is there eny way to fix it?

[@brandoncampbell___]

Definitely want a part 2

[@spidashaw700]

All I do is change the title holders and rosters to what they were after right wrestlemania 37 and I put edge, Cena, Brock Lesnar on raw and smackdown

[@hoodiemacc8169]

We do universe mode the same way in my slot 2 I’m doing NXT vs AEW

[@weezdreamer1058]

My question is how do the divisions effect the match card? The thing i hate the most about universe mode is having to go in and change almost every single match on the card because its full of superstars i dont want to see as much and/or stupid matches set up like Jimmy vs Jay as the main event like wtf

[@lilmoneystakk1545]

It took me weeks of preparation to set up my 2005 universe

[@GRAYLI3N]

I just wish it would start as a blank canvas with no one as champion, no one assigned to any show, no tag teams. It’s way too complicated having to go through all this stuff. Having a clean slate at the beginning where you can just set up shows, then choose rosters for each show, then choose belts for each show, then choose champions. Seems a lot more intuitive to do it that way to me.

[@squonk33]

I reslly like this thanks but unfortuneatly I'm going to have to reinstall the game to do universe mode and that sucks.

[@princenoreally]

I have a 4 brand universe mode Nxt Nxt UK Smackdown Raw It is fun but it's so hard even plus download superstars I had to bring in some legends because at one time there was only 4 people going after the smackdown world title My ppv are one in the second month the ppv is nxt and nxt UK combined and then at the end of the month I have raw and smackdown ppv combined All my titles are separate and each brand have there own titles

[@bassmyculture3847]

I won't lie but the 80s filter makes the game look better only if you tweak the contrasts saturation and fog jusy the way u like it best ❤️🤝Please give this a try you won't regret You keep adjusting all the time but the give up you'll end up finding the best look for you and keep forever😁 And sorry for my poor English as it's not my first language 😅I'm from South africa and a huge fan of your channel💯May everyone have a blessed ending of 2022❗️🤝

[@batsparentsdied]

Very great English my friend and I'm on pc and use shaders.

[@liamrivera1514]

What I do is go back to the past and start every show with their oldest show and use the old titles and as the year progresses I update the arenas and championships

[@CiaranM5]

Been waiting for a video like this since it came out xD Very helpful but i have one question, how do you manage to remember whos on what show and what is happening etc... I would love in 2k23 if they could just have a little Raw/Smackdown/Nxt next to each name so i know...

[@stuartaustin8130]

I'm finding this exact problem . I have only just downloaded the game though so I thought maybe I was being a bit stupid

[@brandoncampbell___]

LITERALLY

[@AssembleShow]

I go in to the superstars and you can see which brand they’re assigned to. I also try to keep my rosters relatively low so I can sorta keep track mentally, and I’ll jump in to show details to see the divisions

[@Ajp.98]

But how do you have so many creative ppv and caw's? I be trying to add titles and shows but it wouldn't let me because of the amount of caw's I have 😩

[@deadlydangaming]

I can't get Roman Reigns and Bianca into their own rivalries. Both have custom undisputed titles and they're both on Raw as well on Smackdown.

[@juggalojigsawreaction3346]

Awesome create

[@stanpark1204]

Great video, need part 2!

[@AssembleShow]

Coming soon!

[@SharkSprayYTP]

What i usually end up doing is i start with 2 shows, 2 titles for each shows. and then drop the titles down to 1 for each start a womens only show and a tag only show, do that for 2 weeks delete the tag only show and then delete my universe and start again.

[@justliving94]

Do you think in 2k23 they will put ppv on Saturday

[@willhouse7976]

Can u remove people from universe mode ? I have people not on raw / smackdown but they still show up in the game