The WWE 2K17: NXT Enhancement Pack is downloadable content (DLC) for the base sports simulation game, requiring the main title to function. This pack primarily adds three new playable wrestlers—Apollo Crews, Nia Jax, and Shinsuke Nakamura—to the existing roster, expanding match options. Furthermore, it introduces a mechanical benefit: a 50% boost to MyCareer points earned while competing in the NXT portion of the career mode, accelerating Superstar development within the established gameplay framework.
The primary appeal of this pack lies in the introduction of new, high-profile talent to the roster. Players gain access to three specific, highly anticipated playable characters:
These additions expand the available roster for use across various game modes, including exhibition matches and online play, offering fresh matchups and in-ring styles within the existing simulation framework.
Beyond the new wrestlers, this DLC introduces a significant mechanical benefit for players engaged in the MyCareer mode. Upon activation, players will receive a 50% boost in points earned specifically while competing as their created Superstar within the NXT portion of the career path. This acceleration directly impacts how quickly a player can develop and upgrade their custom wrestler within that specific segment of the game.
This DLC is not a standalone experience; it is entirely dependent on owning the full WWE 2K17 title. In terms of scope, enhancement packs like this are typically focused additions rather than substantial expansions. They provide immediate, tangible content—new characters and a specific progression modifier—that supplements the existing gameplay mechanics rather than overhauling them.
This specific enhancement pack does not introduce entirely new gameplay mechanics or systems to the simulation engine. Instead, it leverages existing mechanics by providing new avatars (the wrestlers) and modifying an existing system (MyCareer point accumulation) through the 50% bonus.
The main benefit is twofold: the immediate expansion of the playable roster with three notable athletes, and the strategic advantage offered by the 50% point boost in the MyCareer mode's NXT phase, allowing for faster Superstar development.