John Cena is all set to join PGA Tour 2K23 roster

2K Sports unveiled John Cena as the next celebrity face to be introduced to PGA Tour 2K23. The Cenation Leader is set to arrive later next month, and fans will be able to get their hands on the legendary WWE superstar through a free update.

Developed by HB Studios and published by 2K Sports, PGA Tour 2K23 is the fifth installment in the 2K series focusing on golf. The title has already featured celebrities from other sports, like Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry. The game is currently available on Windows PC, Xbox Series One & X|S, and PlayStation 4/5.

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John Cena will make PGA Tour 2K23 debut in April

John Cena will be making his way into PGA Tour 2K23 as a playable character on April 7 as part of a free update. 2K Sports' official press release about the matter states:

"The man who will “Never Give Up” steps up to the tee box packing long-driving muscle, but how will he fare on the fairways and greens, where precision and skill outweigh power? Decked out in a familiar red, white and blue attire, Cena takes on an entirely new challenge amongst the top PGA TOUR players on several of the most challenging courses."

John Cena is the cover star for the recently released WWE 2K23, which fared quite well among critics and fans. He is also gearing up for a match against Austin Theory at WrestleMania 39 on April 9, with the WWE United States Championship on the line.

As revealed by official sources, the 16-time WWE legend's in-game PGA Tour 2K23 stats are as follows:

Power - 100
Timing - 53
Swing Patch - 55
Transition - 95
Lie Range - 90
Putt Path - 56
Putt Weight - 87

The press release also states that content such as playable pro Nelly Korda, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Pinehurst No. 2, Eastside Golf gear, Barstool Sports Fore Play Podcast playable golfers, and more are slated to arrive in-game sometime in the near future.

Furthermore, the game will be free to play for those on Xbox from Thursday, April 6, at 9:00 am PST, to Sunday, April 9, at 11:00 am PST. The same offer will be available for Steam users from Thursday, April 6, at 10:00 am PST, to Monday, April 10, at 10:00 am PST.

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