WWE 2K17 received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[17][18][19]
GameSpot criticized the game for the lack of a 2K Showcase mode, which was left out in favor of improving the "MyCareer" mode, which itself was criticized for a lack of much improvement.[22]
IGN gave the game a 8.2 out of 10, writing, "The loss of the 2K Showcase is unfortunate, but WWE 2K17s gameplay tweaks and already strong feature-set save the day."[24]
PC Gamer gave the Windows version a 45 out of 100, complimenting the gameplay but criticizing performance and presentation.