The Create-A-Wrestler mode was improved for this game as well, featuring control over a wrestler's entrance and customization ability over many details of a wrestler's appearance. Custom soundtracks are disabled due to an unknown issue. WWE RAW 2 is compatible with the Xbox 360 but only in the PAL and North American NTSC regions. There is also the option to choose a referee. The game also features a King of the Ring single elimination tournament, featuring eight wrestlers, a variety of other tournament modes, and up to 64 men in a Royal Rumble match. The game features several arenas that WWE held events at in 20, as well as arenas based on each WWE television show. The number of participants in the match can also be chosen, including a singles match with managers, Triple Threat, Fatal Four-Way, Battle Royal, and tornado tag team. WWE RAW 2 features a variety of match types, including standard, hardcore, Street Fight, Tables, Ladder, Tables, Ladders, and Chairs, battle royal, Steel Cage, and Hell in a Cell. The usability of these weapons has been improved over WWF Raw, making them available for a variety of grappling moves. The game changes the method of running to a simpler use of the left analog stick, and alters the variety of weapons available in WWF Raw by removing a number of obscure weapons in favor of traditional ones such as tables, ladders, or chairs. A wrestler's popularity affects how long it will take to be able to pin them. Performing offensive maneuvers builds the meter, and filling it allows a wrestler to utilize their signature move, which usually can be followed by a pin. The game also makes use of a crowd approval meter, which affects when a wrestler can be pinned. Moves such as running or picking up weapons also use a certain amount of energy.

If a wrestler does not have the energy to use a maneuver, the move will be broken and can be countered. Using a simple move such as a chop utilizes a small amount of energy, while a more powerful move such as a powerslam would require more energy.

Each wrestler has an energy meter which controls which moves they are capable of using. The game features a grappling system similar to the one utilized in the previous game.

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