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WWE 2K25 is the first wrestling game released for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the first entry on a Nintendo console in the WWE series since the Nintendo Switch title, WWE 2K18 in 2012.
Gameplay[]
WWE 2K25 largely builds on the mechanics of its predecessor, including the "Chain Wrestling" mechanic, the new "Giant" class of wrestler (which have an additional life bar that must be drained before they are able to take damage), and new gimmick match modes such as "Underground" and "Bloodline Rules" (a no-disqualifications match inspired by the WrestleMania XL main event, which gives the wrestlers an ability granting up to three run ins who stay in the ring after they've been summoned). For the first time in the franchise, 2K25 includes support for intergender matches.
The Showcase mode is themed around The Bloodline and the Anoaʻi family, highlighting members such as Rikishi, Roman Reigns, Tamina Snuka, The Usos, and Yokozuna. MyFaction, MyGM, and Universe mode also make returns, with GM adding support for online simulation matches, and Universe reinstating support for promos. The MyRise campaign mode follows a group of NXT wrestlers attempting to take over Raw and SmackDown. A new mode known as "The Island" is an online PvPvE mode modelled after "The City" from recent NBA 2K games, which takes place in a Samoa-inspired setting and uses players' custom wrestlers.
Development[]
During the Raw premiere on Netflix on January 6, during a segment with Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman, WWE 2K25 was teased after Reigns told Heyman of his plans of having a massive platform to "acknowledge" the entire world as the "Tribal Chief", following his victory over Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match, on January 27. On that aforementioned date, on an episode of Raw, Heyman revealed that Reigns would be the cover star for WWE 2K25. 2K then released a trailer the following day showcasing gameplay, special edition game covers, and upcoming dates for pre-orders.
On February 6, IGN released the first full gameplay trailer.
Release[]
WWE 2K25 was released on March 14, 2025; pre-order bonuses included a digital copy of WWE 2K24, and five Wyatt Sicks persona cards for MyFaction. Two deluxe versions were also announced: the "Deadman Edition" includes the pre-order bonuses and additional content and cosmetics related to The Undertaker, while the "Bloodline Edition" is a superset of the Deadman Edition that includes additional The Bloodline and WrestleMania 41-themed content, and provided early access to the game beginning March 7.
On July 1, 2025, 2K announced that a Nintendo Switch 2 version would be released on July 23, 2025.
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| World Wrestling Entertainment video games | |
|---|---|
| Console games | WrestleMania • WrestleMania Challenge • WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge • Super WrestleMania • Royal Rumble • King of the Ring • Raw • WrestleMania: The Arcade Game • War Zone • Attitude • WrestleMania 2000 • No Mercy • WrestleMania X8 • Crush Hour • WrestleMania XIX • Day of Reckoning • Day of Reckoning 2 • SD vs. Raw 2008 • SD vs. Raw 2009 • SD vs. Raw 2010 • SD vs. Raw 2011 • All Stars • WWE '12 • WWE '13 • WWE 2K18 • WWE 2K Battlegrounds • WWE 2K25 |
| Handheld games | Superstars • Superstars 2 • King of the Ring • Betrayal • Road to WrestleMania • Road to WrestleMania X8 • Survivor Series |
| Releated | Acclaim • THQ • Yuke's • syn Sophia • 2K Games • WCW • ECW Hardcore Revolution |
| 2K Sports games | |
|---|---|
| MLB series | 2K6 • 2K7 • 2K8 (All-Stars) • 2K9 (All-Stars) • 2K10 • 2K11 • 2K12 |
| NBA series | 2K2 • 2K3 • 2K10 • 2K11 • 2K12 • 2K13 • 2K18 • 2K19 • 2K20 • 2K21 • 2K22 • 2K23 • 2K24 • 2K25 • 2K26 • Playgrounds • Playgrounds 2 |
| WWE series | 2K18 • Battlegrounds • 2K25 |
| NHL series | 2K9 • 2K10 • 2K11 |
| Top Spin series | Top Spin 2 • Top Spin 3 • Top Spin 4 |
| Other games | NFL 2K3 • PGA Tour 2K21 |
| Releated | Visual Concepts • Sega |