WWE 2K25 announced: Release date, The Island mode, roster, more
2K Games / WWEWWE 2K25 has officially been announced and we’ve even got our first look at the game in action. From platform details to the cover star, here’s everything we know thus far.
Another year on the calendar means another new WWE game. Typically releasing in the first quarter of the year, the spotlight is now being thrust upon WWE 2K25, and although it’s early days yet, we have our very first official details to go off.
First teased during WWE Raw’s premiere on Netflix on January 6, 2025, the next iteration of the game series is fast approaching with all-new enhancements and roster updates to keep fans satisfied.
Below is a comprehensive rundown on everything we know about the next WWE game so far.
WWE 2K25 release date
WWE 2K25 is set to release on Friday, March 14, 2025.
However, fans can get their hands on this year’s release a whole week early by purchasing either the Deadman Edition or the Bloodline Edition (more on those below).
That means you can play WWE 2K25 from as early as Friday, March 7, 2025 by paying for the premium editions.
Ever since taking a break from 2K titles in 2019, the release cadence has followed a pattern. WWE 2K22 hit store shelves on March 11, 2022, and each annual installment has mirrored it since. Below is a quick look at the release dates of the last three games:
- WWE 2K22: Released March 11, 2022
- WWE 2K23: Released March 17, 2023
- WWE 2K24: Released March 8, 2024
Platforms
Heading to the WWE 2K site confirms WWE 2K25 will release across PC (Steam), PlayStation, and Xbox.
For now, however, it’s unclear if this year’s entry will be a current-gen-only title, or continue to support previous-gen hardware including the PS4 and Xbox One.
There’s also currently no telling if we might see this year’s WWE game on the heavily rumored Nintendo Switch 2. We’re sure to learn plenty more in the coming weeks so check back soon.
WWE 2K25 Editions & Covers
Roman Reigns is the cover star of WWE 2K25. After his monumental win over Solo Sikoa to kickoff the Netflix era of Raw, Reigns was later seen walking through the hallways backstage with his Wiseman, Paul Heyman.
Reigns teased his next appearance on TV would be the Monday, January 27, 2025 episode of Raw. As a door closed behind him, a label for WWE 2K25 was on full display, indicating the Original Tribal Chief will appear on this year’s cover.
The game’s Steam page then leaked the full artwork early, confirming none other than the former Big Dog is on the cover of WWE 2K25.
While Roman appeared on the 2K20 cover, he did so alongside Becky Lynch. This year, he’s taken over the full box. And that’s not all.
There’s also a Bloodline Edition of WWE 2K25 on the way and of course, it features the modern Bloodline members front and center in a gorgeous piece of art surrounded by an Ula Fala.
2K also gave fans a surprise look at a separate version on the way. The Deadman Edition was revealed on January 27, 2025, featuring none other than The Undertaker front and center.
Exactly what this edition includes, how much it costs, and why Undertaker has been featured again for another year, is all a mystery for the time being.
WWE 2K25 roster details
Moments after the first tease during the Netflix premiere of Raw, Xbox provided the very first look at WWE 2K25 in action. Four superstars were revealed in their own screenshots, confirming the first batch of wrestlers for this year’s roster.
Among the reveals was none other than CM Punk, who looks to be joining the launch-day roster this time around, after appearing in a DLC pack for 2K24. Alongside him is current WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, now-former Women’s Champ Liv Morgan, and one-half of the Terror Twins, Damian Priest.
2K Games then followed up with its own quick reveal, adding one-time hugger turned Damage CTRL founder Bayley to the list as well.
Confirmed roster so far:
- Batista
- Bayley
- Becky Lynch
- Bret “Hitman” Hart
- Chyna
- CM Punk
- Cody Rhodes
- Damian Priest
- Jacob Fatu
- Jey Uso
- Jimmy Uso
- LA Knight
- Lita
- Liv Morgan
- Nia Jax
- Rey Mysterio
- Roman Reigns
- Rob Van Dam
- Sami Zayn
- Seth Rollins
- Solo Sikoa
- Tama Tonga
- Tonga Loa
- Umaga
- The Undertaker
This is only the tip of the iceberg, given WWE 2K25 will boast over 300 playable characters, including Superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT, on top of Legends and WWE Hall of Famers. We’ll update you here whenever 2K announces other names.
WWE 2K25 Gameplay
While we haven’t yet seen a full gameplay showcase, the first footage of WWE 2K25 featured throughout the game’s cover reveal trailer on January 27, 2025.
2K Games has since confirmed that Roman Reigns’ historic title run and the fallout of the Bloodline will be the focus of this year’s Showcase mode, letting fans relive the most iconic moments in the incredible story.
Entitled 2K Showcase: The Bloodline Dynasty, the all-new Showcase will be hosted by “The Wiseman” Paul Heyman to honor The Bloodline and the extended Anoa’i family dynasties.
Players can expect the mode to feature Roman Reigns, The Rock, Yokozuna, Jacob Fatu, and others, as they “relive historic showdowns or flip the script and change the outcome of select match-ups.”
Plus, dream match-ups between members of The Bloodline and WWE Superstars and Legends will provide interesting “what if?” scenarios that may help settle long-running fan debates.
At the very end of the trailer, WWE 2K25 devs also revealed something new in the works. Referred to as ‘The Island,’ there’s a new social mode coming to new-gen hardware only, meaning PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Following the cover reveal, 2K Games and developer Visual Concepts revealed more details on January 28. One piece of news confirmed early reports were indeed correct, The Island bears a lot in common with NBA 2K’s The City mode.
The Island will offer an open-world social experience allowing users to explore and challenge fellow players, all while trying to impress Roman Reigns for a WWE contract.
This mode will encourage players to complete quests, partake in challenges, wrestle in live events, earn rewards, and customize MySUPERSTARS through storyline chapters.
2K Games further revealed that intergender wrestling matches will finally debut in WWK 2K, so stars from the men’s and women’s divisions can go toe-to-toe across all game modes.
Other new features include the return of Chain Wrestling, Bloodline Rules Match, Underground Match, and new barricade diving. Developers will share more details on these match types in the near future.