New York, NY – January 28, 2025 – At the moment, 2K introduced WWE® 2K25, the most recent installment of the flagship WWE online game franchise developed by Visible Ideas, can be coming in March for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Sequence X|S, Xbox One, and PC by way of Steam. Among the many most embellished WWE Superstars of all-time, “The Unique Tribal Chief,” Roman Reigns strikes a heroic pose on the Commonplace Version cowl as his “Wiseman,” Paul Heyman appears to be like on. Celebrating the thirty fifth anniversary of one of the feared and iconic Superstars in WWE historical past, The Undertaker, cuts an imposing profile on the Deadman Version cowl, whereas The Bloodline Version cowl options members of each Roman Reigns’ and Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline factions, together with Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Paul Heyman, Sami Zayn, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa, interwoven into the roots and branches of the long-lasting Bloodline household tree.
New updates and gameplay developments embody 2K Showcase: The Bloodline’s Dynasty, the primary retelling of the Bloodline saga and an interactive celebration of the legacy of the prolonged Anoa’i wrestling household, new match varieties and conditions, such because the Underground Match, Bloodline Guidelines Match and Intergender matchups, the return of Chain Wrestling, a brand new MyRISE expertise, and way more. The most important-ever WWE 2K roster of greater than 300 Superstars, Legends and Corridor of Famers consists of John Cena, Rhea Ripley, The Rock, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, CM Punk, “Stone Chilly” Steve Austin, Jade Cargill, Diamond Dallas Web page, Booker T, Final Warrior, Trish Stratus, and lots of extra. Third-person digicam assist in on-line matches and the power for every participant to manage their very own digicam have been added, in addition to new brawl environments such because the WWE Archives and NXT Parking Lot. WWE 2K25 Deadman Version and The Bloodline Version are scheduled for worldwide launch on Friday, March 7, 2025, seven days previous to the Commonplace Version, which can be obtainable Friday, March 14, 2025.
“I’m personally and professionally excited that the Unique and Solely Tribal Chief and the prolonged Anoa’i household are the main focus of WWE 2K25,” stated Roman Reigns. “We’ve been constructing towards this second for generations and I problem gamers all over the place to indicate me and my Wiseman, Paul Heyman, what they’ve acquired, and show they’re worthy of the eye of their Tribal Chief.”
WWE 2K25 additionally options an bold addition to the franchise for gamers on PS5® and Xbox Sequence X|S – The Island – an interactive, on-line WWE-themed world that gives an immersive expertise permitting gamers the choice of specializing in a single-player expertise, with the final word aim of incomes a place in The Bloodline, or interacting and competing with different gamers they encounter.
“WWE 2K25 expands on our profitable system in almost each facet of the participant expertise,” stated Greg Thomas, President at Visible Ideas. “Our new strategy to 2K Showcase and MyRISE storylines actually faucet into the creativity of the event group, and we’re excited to see our neighborhood get pleasure from these up to date options.”
WWE 2K25 options a number of updates and enhancements to present options all through the sport:
- 2K Showcase: The Bloodline’s Dynasty: The all-new 2K Showcase, hosted by “The Wiseman” Paul Heyman, celebrates one of the iconic wrestling household dynasties – The Bloodline and the prolonged Anoa’i household. That includes Roman Reigns, The Rock, Yokozuna, Jacob Fatu, and extra, gamers can relive historic showdowns or flip the script and alter the result of choose match-ups. Dream matches between members of The Bloodline and WWE Superstars and Legends provide a “what if?’ fantasy component to settle fan debates and begin contemporary feuds, along with some surprises in retailer;
- The Island: An interactive world made up of a sequence of areas constructed round completely different WWE themes, The Island gives gamers the chance to discover and problem different gamers, whereas vying to earn a WWE contract by impressing “The Unique Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns. By finishing quests, taking up challenges, competing in stay occasions, incomes unlockables, and upgrading and customizing MySUPERSTARS by a number of storyline chapters, The Island permits gamers to step exterior the ropes and “Rule Past the Ring.” Accessible solely on PS5® and Xbox Sequence X|S;
- A Roster for the Ages: WWE 2K25 brings an unparalleled lineup of present Superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT, plus Legends and WWE Corridor of Famers. The stacked roster of over 300 playable characters, spanning a number of generations, options Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, Rey Mysterio, Bret “Hitman” Hart, Jacob Fatu, Rob Van Dam, Lita, LA Knight, Chyna, Batista, Nia Jax, Becky Lynch, and extra;
- New Match Sorts and Enhancements on Gameplay: Intergender wrestling makes its long-awaited debut within the WWE 2K franchise! WWE or player-created Superstars from the lads’s and ladies’s divisions can now compete towards one another to arrange limitless matchups throughout all sport modes. Further options embody the return of Chain Wrestling, Bloodline Guidelines Match, Underground Match, and new barricade diving! Extra particulars on every new match sort can be shared quickly;
- MyGM On-line Multiplayer: Intrepid GMs can take their present on the street and problem common managers worldwide within the enhanced MyGM for WWE 2K25, now with on-line multiplayer for as much as 4 gamers. Gamers draft WWE Superstars and Legends to their weekly present’s roster and lead their model by multiple-week seasons with an even bigger collection of Basic Managers, cross-brand Premium Stay Occasions, and extra;
- MyFACTION: The collectible, card-battle mode is again with up to date options, new content material, and extra methods to play. Faction Wars now options new node varieties, and 50 new levels. World Tour replaces Proving Grounds, enabling gamers to journey to completely different areas in a non-linear strategy, whereas extra match-type assist for stay occasions and on-line matches, and new neighborhood occasions provide enhanced replayability. New themed card packs and objectives will proceed to roll out repeatedly all year long with seasonal content material refreshes*;
- MyRISE: Gamers information their MySUPERSTAR from the ladies’s or males’s division in a singular, multi-gender MyRISE storyline the place Bayley, Kevin Owens, and different Superstars infiltrate NXT in an try to take management of all the WWE. That includes new character selections that result in particular storylines, in addition to brawl environments, unlockable arenas, characters, useable objects, and extra, plus new ally storylines involving Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Seth Rollins, and different WWE Superstars;
- Universe: WWE 2K’s sandbox mode receives new upgrades to present gamers higher management over their Universe expertise, together with the long-awaited return of Promos! The brand new system consists of a number of promo varieties and outcomes with new cutscenes and branching selections;
- Creation Suite: The hallmark of the WWE 2K franchise, the best-in-class, most detailed and strong creation suite stays one of many driving forces behind gamers’ self-expression as they design their very own customized Superstars, GMs, referees, arenas, entrances, transfer units, championships, crowd indicators, and extra.
WWE 2K25 Editions
WWE 2K25 options three editions of the sport: Commonplace Version, Deadman Version, and The Bloodline Version:
- The Commonplace Version will provide Twin-Gen entitlement, obtainable for $69.99 on each Gen 9 consoles (PS5 and Xbox Sequence X|S) and Gen 8 consoles (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and PC;
- Pre-Order Bonus Presents**: Gamers who pre-order the WWE 2K25 Commonplace Version will obtain the Wyatt Sicks Pack, a bonus pack of content material together with 5 playable Superstars – Uncle Howdy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan – plus for PS5 and Xbox Sequence X|S solely, Uncle Howdy and Nikki Cross masks beauty gadgets for The Island. Gamers who pre-order the Commonplace Version (digital) can even obtain the WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen base sport (digital);***
- The Deadman Version can be obtainable for $99.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Sequence X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The Deadman Version consists of the Commonplace Version and Wyatt Sicks Pack, plus the Deadman Version Bonus Pack which incorporates Mattel Elite “Best Hits” Undertaker**** and Unique Undertaker (‘90) Persona Playing cards and playable Superstars, a useable Urn object, Undertaker ‘95 Masks beauty merchandise for The Island on PS5 and Xbox Sequence X|S solely, and Brother Love Supervisor, plus a Season Cross to all 5 post-launch DLC character packs and 15,000 VC. The Deadman Version can be obtainable from March 7, 2025 – seven days forward of Commonplace Version. Gamers who pre-order Deadman Version can even obtain the WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen base sport (digital);
- The Bloodline Version can be obtainable for $129.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Sequence X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Along with the Commonplace Version and all bonus content material included within the Deadman Version, The Bloodline Version consists of the Ringside Cross (Season Cross plus Celebrity Mega-Enhance), The Rock Nation of Domination Pack, which encompasses a Rock Nation of Domination Persona card and playable Celebrity, and can solely be obtainable as a part of The Bloodline Version, plus The Bloodline Version Bonus Pack, which options Mattel Elite Sequence 114 Jey Uso and Mattel Elite “Best Hits” Roman Reigns Persona playing cards and playable Superstars. For Xbox Sequence X|S and PS5® solely, this pack features a Household Above All Hoodie, OTC Shirt, Yeet tank High and Yeet Sun shades beauty gadgets for The Island, whereas for Steam solely, it consists of an extra 32,500 VC. Additionally included is the WrestleMania 41 Pack which options the WrestleMania 41 Area, two WrestleMania 41 Foremost Occasion Superstars Persona playing cards and playable Superstars, and a brand new Celebrity Persona Card (TBA), which can all be obtainable Summer season 2025.***** The Bloodline Version can be obtainable from March 7, 2025 – seven days forward of Commonplace Version. Gamers who pre-order The Bloodline Version can even obtain the WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen base sport (digital);
For extra data on WWE 2K25, go to the sport’s official web site, turn into a fan on Fb, comply with the sport on TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube. Official marketing campaign hashtags #WWE2K25 and #RuleBeyondTheRing.
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**Pre-order bonus provide obtainable by March 13, 2025. The Wyatt Sicks Pack is included with Deadman and The Bloodline editions. For digital pre-orders, gadgets can be mechanically entitled in-game. For bodily pre-orders, gadgets can be redeemed in sport by way of code offered in-box. Phrases apply.
***Pre-order provide obtainable by March 13, 2025. Digital copy of WWE 2K24 Commonplace Version can be mechanically entitled to the platform account used to pre-order WWE 2K25 and obtainable to obtain inside 24 hours following pre-order. Provide is non-transferable and never obtainable to platform accounts that already personal WWE 2K24 on the identical platform. Canceled pre-orders will end in removing of digital copy of WWE 2K24 from platform account. Phrases apply.
****Actual launch date of the Mattel Elite “Best Hits” Undertaker to be introduced post-launch and topic to alter.
*****Actual launch date of the WrestleMania 41 Pack content material to be introduced post-launch and topic to alter. For digital orders, post-launch WrestleMania 41 Pack content material and DLC can be mechanically delivered on launch for PC customers, obtainable for obtain within the PlayStation retailer/Library tile for PS4 and PS5 customers, and obtainable for obtain in Microsoft Retailer for Xbox customers. DLC can even be obtainable for buy individually.
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