WWE 2K25 is the latest installment in the long-running WWE 2K series of professional wrestling video games, developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. Here is a detailed introduction:
Gameplay
It is likely to retain most of the gameplay features of its predecessor, WWE 2K24, but with some "game-changing features" according to its digital store pages. It may introduce more complex wrestling techniques and combo systems2. The combat system requires players to utilize a wide range of combo attacks, grapple holds, high-flying manoeuvres, weapons scattered across the arena, and powerful finishing moves to defeat opponents. There are various match types with unique win conditions, such as pin-fall matches, submission matches, "I Quit" matches, "Money in the Bank" matches, "Cage" matches, "No Disqualification" matches, "Tables, Ladders, & Chairs" matches and the iconic "Hell in a Cell" match.
Roster
The WWE 2K25 roster will include a vast list of men and women Superstars from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, as well as WWE Legends, including CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, and more.
Game Modes
The WWE 2K series usually contains a variety of single-player and multiplayer game modes, and WWE 2K25 is no exception. Some of the common modes include:
- MyRise Career Mode: It is a single-player story mode where players can play as an iconic WWE superstar or create their own superstar through the "Create-a-Superstar" feature. Then they can battle their way through the WWE roster, dealing with backstage politics and heated feuds with rivals to win various WWE titles.
- GM Mode: In this mode, players take on the role of a general manager for one of WWE's TV shows like Monday Night Raw or SmackDown. Their goal is to manage the show's finances, maintain the physical and mental well-being of the wrestlers, and book exciting matches to rake in profits for the WWE.
- MyFaction: Players can form a faction of wrestlers and power their stats by collecting trading cards to overpower opponents in wrestling matche
Release Date and Platforms
The release of WWE 2K25 is scheduled for Q4 Fiscal 2025, which means the game will be released by March 31, 20251. It will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Steam), PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.