2K today announced the debut of 2015 WWE Hall of Fame inductee and global action film iconArnold SchwarzeneggerinWWE 2K16, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE franchise. Best known for his acting, bodybuilding and political endeavors,Schwarzenegger, a longtime WWE fan andWWE Hall of Famer, will expand his relationship with WWE through WWE 2K16 with two playable characters, the T-800s fromThe TerminatorandTerminator 2: Judgment Dayfilms. 2K also released a trailer for the upcoming game, that featuresArnold Schwarzeneggerre-enacting the infamous bar scene fromTerminator 2: Judgment Day. Here’s what the actor had to say in a statement.
“I’ve achieved many things in my life, but I’ve always said success means staying hungry and pushing the limits. I was honored to join the WWE Hall of Fame earlier this year, and now I’ll continue my WWE legacy with one of my biggest film roles immortalized in WWE 2K16. Match theTerminatoragainst Stone Cold Steve Austin, Seth Rollins, or Daniel Bryan, and there’s only one possible outcome: Hasta la vista, baby!”
From early childhood in his native Austria to today,Schwarzeneggerrepresents the ultimate renaissance man, taking risks and defying odds through career accomplishments in bodybuilding, acting, politics and more. He won his first of four Mr. Universe titles at the age of 20, earned seven Mr. Olympia titles and since 1989 has hosted worldwide fitness expositions through the Arnold Sports Festival. Schwarzenegger is a fixture in numerous blockbusteraction films, including Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator, Predator, Total Recall, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The Expendables franchise and his most recent release, Terminator Genisys, as well as for his roles in pop-culture favorites Kindergarten Cop and Twins. In addition, Schwarzenegger transcended from Hollywood to the state capitol, serving two consecutive terms as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2010. Here’s whatChris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing at 2K, had to say in a statement.
“Arnold Schwarzeneggeris a living legend with universal appeal, a perseverance for greatness and a strong relationship with WWE, including his recent Hall of Fame induction, all of which make him an incredible fit for WWE 2K16. He’s a force to be reckoned with and defines what it means to raise some hell. Through his WWE 2K16 pre-order inclusion, fans simply can’t beat the opportunity to play as the Terminator in a WWE ring.”
The playable characters will be available for those who pre-order the game at participating retailers for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems, as well as Xbox One and Xbox 360. WWE 2K16 is scheduled for release on August 20, 2025 in North America and August 12, 2025 internationally. Are you excited to play asArnold Schwarzeneggerin this upcomingvideo game? Check out the trailer below, and stay tuned for more on WWE 2K16.
