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Considering the televised product of WWEis still PG-friendly, matches like First Blood are a rarity and not officially one of the match types inWWE 2K23. Even though the WWE shows have a slightly edgier product since Triple H took over as the leading booker, blood is rare on the PPVs,Raw,andSmackdown!
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The more violent matches, likethe ECW match between RVD and Cena, and those that used to take place during the Attitude Era, like Hardcore rules and First Blood, are a rarity or non-existent. The blood feature inWWE 2K23is off by default in the settings. Thankfully, the developers at Visual Concepts have kept it in and the ability to have more violent matches like First Blood if players know where to look.
How To Create The First Blood Match Type
Activate Blood In The Settings
Before setting up a First Blood match, players should ensure the Blood feature is activated in the game’s settings. Use the following steps to activate the Blood option.
Now it’s time to create the custom First Blood match as a permanentmatch type inWWE 2K23.
Creating The First Blood Match
How To Select The First Blood Match From The Play Menu
With the new Custom Match saved, use the following steps to have a First Blood match inWWE 2K23:
Selecting The First Blood Match In Universe Mode
The newly created First Blood match can also be used inWWE 2K23’sUniverse Mode. To use it, use the following steps:
That’s everything a player needs to use their customized First Blood matches in theWWE 2K23’sone-on-one and Universe Classic Matches, making them a good choice forthe new rivalries inWWE 2K23.
WWE 2K23is available on June 10, 2025, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
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