The improvements were both profound and immediately noticeable:
Resolves random memory leaks that caused the game to crash during transition screens.
| Feature | WWE 2K16 (v101codex) | WWE 2K18 (PC) | WWE 2K19 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Steve Austin Showcase, 120+ Superstars | Larger, but poorly optimized | The "Apex" roster, but smaller legends | | Performance | Excellent on low-end PCs | Terrible (memory leaks) | Good, but requires GPU power | | Gameplay Speed | Slower, simulation style | Sluggish | Faster, arcade-style | | Creation Suite | Stable, classic logo import | Broken | Best in series | | Modding Support | Perfect (pac files unlocked) | Difficult | Moderate |
However, achieving a "better" experience using the CODEX crack with Update 1.01 requires precise installation techniques, as the official patch famously broke many modified or cracked game instances upon release. What Makes WWE 2K16 Update v1.01 Better?