NEW YORK — WWE and 2K announced this week that "WWE 2K14" will hit stores Oct. 29 in the U.S., followed by a Nov. 1 European release.

As reported earlier this year, 2K and WWE entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement granting 2K the exclusive worldwide rights to publish the critically acclaimed WWE video game franchise across all major platforms and distribution channels. The series, which will continue to be developed by Yukes in Japan, combines the studio's signature gameplay with 2K's commitment to authenticity in "WWE 2K14," the latest iteration of the popular, long-running series. With the addition of the WWE franchise, 2K will continue a highly successful, 15-year tradition established by past WWE titles.

Stay tuned to WWE.com for updates on all things "WWE 2K14"!