The update transforms the game from a crash-prone shell into a stable platform for wrestling simulation, specifically enabling the robust Creation Suite features that are the hallmark of the series.
Enhances computer opponent logic, preventing AI superstars from getting stuck behind barricades or continuously walking into ring posts. 🏆 Game Mode Refinements
For players using the "CODEX" version, installation followed a specific process: wwe2k18updatev107codex full
: Upon launching, the game version displayed in the main menu should reflect 1.07 .
The CODEX release of the game allowed PC players to access the title without the DRM (Digital Rights Management) overhead of Steam, often resulting in slightly better performance on lower-end hardware. However, the initial CODEX release was based on the "Day One" unpatched version, making the subsequent release of the v1.07 update essential for playability. The update transforms the game from a crash-prone
: While the patch was labeled as v1.07 on PlayStation 4, it was essentially identical to the v1.06 update for Xbox One and PC. The PS4 version received an extra minor patch previously to rectify an early mistake with the NXT DLC release.
The update is the final major patch for the PC version of the 2017 wrestling simulation. Released in January 2018, this comprehensive update addresses critical stability issues, gameplay bugs, and creation suite errors that persisted from launch. Key Features of the v1.07 Update The CODEX release of the game allowed PC
Rope breaks are now correctly called during complex pin combinations.
The initial PC launch of WWE 2K18 suffered from severe frame-rate drops, particularly during multi-man matches like the 8-Man Battle Royal or ladder matches.
In May 2021, WWE 2K18 was from Steam and other digital storefronts due to expired licensing agreements with WWE. New players cannot legally buy the game anymore. The only remaining legal options are: