HB Studios and 2K have announced that the standard edition of PGA Tour 2K23 will release for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC on October 14th. The PGA Tour 2K23 Deluxe Edition and Tiger Woods Edition will launch three days earlier than the standard version, on October 11th.
PGA Tour 2K23 is now available to pre-order for $59.99 USD on all supported platforms. Players can also opt for the Deluxe Edition for $99.99 USD, featuring cross-generation dual-entitlement, Michael Jordan Bonus Pack, Golden Bonus Pack, and 1,300 virtual currency, which players can use to buy cosmetics and consumables. The Tiger Woods Edition will be priced at $119.99 USD and will include all of the contents of the Deluxe Edition plus three consumable golf ball sleeves, Tiger Woods Taylor Made wedge set, and the Tiger Woods Signature Sunday Pack, which features a plethora of cosmetics.
Tiger Woods will grace the cover of the latest entry in the beloved golf series, PGA Tour 2K23, while also leading an ever-expanding roster of pros as a playable character when the game fully launches. The legendary golfer worked with 2K as an executive producer to help the developer team create a more realistic game by sharing his experiences. He has not been featured on a cover since 2013, and according to 2K, the game will celebrate his legacy with more licensed pros, courses, and gear.
“It’s not only great to be back on the cover of a video game, but the Executive Director role makes this a truly unique opportunity. 2K is the perfect partner for me, and I am excited to continue impacting the game and culture of golf beyond my play on the PGA TOUR.” Tiger Woods described his feelings on his return to the series as the cover athlete in a press release.
The roster of playable pros at launch includes Justin Thomas, Lexi Thompson, Tony Finau, Collin Morikawa, Will Zalatoris, Brooke Henderson, and more. 2K also revealed that PGA Tour 2K23 will offer twenty licensed courses, including the South Course of Wilmington Country Club, The Renaissance Club, St. George’s Golf and Country Club. As a new feature for PGA Tour 2K23, analog stick swing and three-click swing options will be available for those with different play styles.
If you are not familiar with the golf games and have limited knowledge of how to play, PGA Tour 2K23 will feature a training mode, allowing rookies to improve their skills on some of the key aspects of the gameplay such as swing calibration, chipping, and driving range Players can also team up with their friends in online multiplayer mode to face off against each other. The developer team outlined that multiplayer modes can be played within the same console family.