WWE 2K24 launches in just a few weeks, as early as March 5 for some players, but the wrestling company's real-life legal troubles have led to questions surrounding the game. CEO Vince McMahon was named in a lawsuit filed by a former WWE employee over allegations of sexual misconduct, with subsequent reporting also implicating in-ring talent Brock Lesnar. The question of the two individuals being playable characters in WWE 2K24 had become a burning one. And while they won't be part of the main roster, they are not entirely absent from the game.

2K shared the official WWE 2K24 roster earlier today, and after much speculation, confirmed that McMahon and Lesnar won't be in the game's lineup of 200+ playable characters. However, speaking with a source familiar with the game's development, GameSpot has learned further details about their presence.

"We are always in lockstep with the WWE on how our game reflects what's happening in the WWE universe," the source explained to GameSpot. "Certain personalities play a role in the historical 2K Showcase and in the narrative-driven MyRise experience, but are not available on the playable roster."