If you visit modding forums like SmackTalks or the Pro Wrestling Mods Discord, you will notice that modders strictly refuse to work with WWE 2K20 or WWE 2K22. They stick to v1.02 of WWE 2K19.
Here is why this specific patched version is the modder’s choice:
It is important to note that this article is for archival and educational purposes. Distributing or downloading cracked copies of games still under copyright (WWE 2K19 is copyrighted by Take-Two/2K Games) is technically a violation of copyright law. The game is no longer sold, which places it in a grey area of abandonware, but the legal rights remain with the publisher. wwe 2k19 update v1 02 incl dlccodex patched
If you already own a legitimate copy of WWE 2K19 on Steam, the v1.02 patch is automatically applied. However, if you own the base game without DLC, using the "CODEX patched" DLC unlocker on your legitimate install is a common practice in the modding community (though it violates the Steam Subscriber Agreement).
CODEX is a well-known scene group in the piracy community. They specialized in cracking games protected by Denuvo, which is a sophisticated anti-tamper technology. While CODEX releases are often trusted within piracy circles to work as intended, they are unauthorized modifications of proprietary software. If you visit modding forums like SmackTalks or
The version number "v1.02" is the second major post-launch patch for WWE 2K19. For users searching for the "patched" version, this update is mandatory to unlock the full experience. It includes:
While the "scene" release itself might be functional, downloading this file from torrent sites or file-sharing forums carries distinct risks: Distributing or downloading cracked copies of games still
Unequivocally, yes. Despite the release of WWE 2K22, 2K23, and 2K24—all of which use a new engine—many veteran players return to WWE 2K19 (v1.02 CODEX) for three reasons: