Today, 2K announced WWE® 2K25, the newest installment of the
flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual
Concepts, will be coming in March for PlayStation®5 (PS5®),
PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via
Steam. Among the most decorated WWE Superstars of all-time,
“The Original Tribal Chief,” Roman Reigns strikes a heroic
pose on the Standard Edition cover as his “Wiseman,” Paul
Heyman looks on. Celebrating the 35th anniversary of one of
the most feared and iconic Superstars in WWE history, The
Undertaker, cuts an imposing profile on the Deadman Edition
cover, while The Bloodline Edition cover features members of
both Roman Reigns’ and Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline factions,
including Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Paul Heyman, Sami Zayn, Jacob
Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa, interwoven into the roots
and branches of the iconic Bloodline family tree.


New updates and gameplay advancements include 2K Showcase:
The Bloodline’s Dynasty, the first retelling of the
Bloodline saga and an interactive celebration of the legacy
of the extended Anoa’i wrestling family, new match types and
stipulations, such as the Underground Match, Bloodline Rules
Match and Intergender matchups, the return of Chain
Wrestling, a new MyRISE experience, and much more. The
largest-ever WWE 2K roster of more than 300 Superstars,
Legends and Hall of Famers includes John Cena, Rhea Ripley,
The Rock, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, CM Punk, “Stone Cold” Steve
Austin, Jade Cargill, Diamond Dallas Page, Booker T,
Ultimate Warrior, Trish Stratus, and many more. Third-person
camera support in online matches and the ability for each
player to control their own camera have been added, as well
as new brawl environments such as the WWE Archives and NXT
Parking Lot. WWE 2K25 Deadman Edition and The Bloodline
Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Friday, March
7, 2025, seven days prior to the Standard Edition, which
will be available Friday, March 14, 2025.


“I am personally and professionally excited that the
Original and Only Tribal Chief and the extended Anoa’i
family are the focus of WWE 2K25,” said Roman Reigns. “We’ve
been building toward this moment for generations and I
challenge players everywhere to show me and my Wiseman, Paul
Heyman, what they’ve got, and prove they’re worthy of the
attention of their Tribal Chief.”

WWE 2K25 also features an ambitious addition to the
franchise for players on PS5® and Xbox Series X|S – The
Island – an interactive, online WWE-themed world that
provides an immersive experience allowing players the option
of focusing on a single-player experience, with the ultimate
goal of earning a position in The Bloodline, or interacting
and competing with other players they encounter.


“WWE 2K25 expands on our winning formula in nearly every
aspect of the player experience,” said Greg Thomas,
President at Visual Concepts. “Our new approach to 2K
Showcase and MyRISE storylines really tap into the
creativity of the development team, and we’re excited to see
our community enjoy these updated features.”

WWE 2K25 features several updates and improvements to
existing features throughout the game:

2K Showcase: The Bloodline’s Dynasty: The all-new 2K
Showcase, hosted by “The Wiseman” Paul Heyman, celebrates
one of the most iconic wrestling family dynasties – The
Bloodline and the extended Anoa’i family. Featuring Roman
Reigns, The Rock, Yokozuna, Jacob Fatu, and more, players
can relive historic showdowns or flip the script and change
the outcome of select match-ups. Dream matches between
members of The Bloodline and WWE Superstars and Legends
offer a “what if?’ fantasy element to settle fan debates and
start fresh feuds, in addition to some surprises in store;


The Island: An interactive world made up of a series of
areas built around different WWE themes, The Island offers
players the opportunity to explore and challenge other
players, while vying to earn a WWE contract by impressing
“The Original Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns. By completing
quests, taking on challenges, competing in live events,
earning unlockables, and upgrading and customizing
MySUPERSTARS through multiple storyline chapters, The Island
allows players to step outside the ropes and “Rule Beyond
the Ring.” Available only on PS5® and Xbox Series X|S;

A Roster for the Ages: WWE 2K25 brings an unparalleled
lineup of current Superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT,
plus Legends and WWE Hall of Famers. The stacked roster of
over 300 playable characters, spanning multiple generations,
features Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, Rey Mysterio, Bret
“Hitman” Hart, Jacob Fatu, Rob Van Dam, Lita, LA Knight,
Chyna, Batista, Nia Jax, Becky Lynch, and more;


New Match Types and Improvements on Gameplay: Intergender
wrestling makes its long-awaited debut in the WWE 2K
franchise! WWE or player-created Superstars from the men’s
and women’s divisions can now compete against each other to
set up limitless matchups across all game modes. Additional
features include the return of Chain Wrestling, Bloodline
Rules Match, Underground Match, and new barricade diving!
More details on each new match type will be shared soon;

MyGM Online Multiplayer: Intrepid GMs can take their show on
the road and challenge general managers worldwide in the
enhanced MyGM for WWE 2K25, now with online multiplayer for
up to four players. Players draft WWE Superstars and Legends
to their weekly show’s roster and lead their brand through
multiple-week seasons with a bigger selection of General
Managers, cross-brand Premium Live Events, and more;


MyFACTION: The collectible, card-battle mode is back with
updated features, new content, and more ways to play.
Faction Wars now features new node types, and 50 new stages.
World Tour replaces Proving Grounds, enabling players to
travel to different locations in a non-linear approach,
while additional match-type support for live events and
online matches, and new community events offer enhanced
replayability. New themed card packs and goals will continue
to roll out regularly throughout the year with seasonal
content refreshes*;

MyRISE: Players guide their MySUPERSTAR from the women’s or
men’s division in a singular, multi-gender MyRISE storyline
where Bayley, Kevin Owens, and other Superstars infiltrate
NXT in an attempt to take control of the entire WWE.
Featuring new personality choices that lead to specific
storylines, as well as brawl environments, unlockable
arenas, characters, useable objects, and more, plus new ally
storylines involving Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Seth Rollins,
and other WWE Superstars;


Universe: WWE 2K’s sandbox mode receives new upgrades to
give players greater control over their Universe experience,
including the long-awaited return of Promos! The new system
includes multiple promo types and outcomes with new
cutscenes and branching choices;

Creation Suite: The hallmark of the WWE 2K franchise, the
best-in-class, most detailed and robust creation suite
remains one of the driving forces behind players’ self-
expression as they design their own custom Superstars, GMs,
referees, arenas, entrances, move sets, championships, crowd
signs, and more.

WWE 2K25 Editions

WWE 2K25 features three editions of the game: Standard
Edition, Deadman Edition, and The Bloodline Edition:

The Standard Edition will offer Dual-Gen entitlement,
available for $69.99 on both Gen 9 consoles (PS5 and Xbox
Series X|S) and Gen 8 consoles (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and
PC;
Pre-Order Bonus Offers**: Players who pre-order the WWE 2K25
Standard Edition will receive the Wyatt Sicks Pack, a bonus
pack of content including five playable Superstars – Uncle
Howdy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan
– plus for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only, Uncle Howdy and
Nikki Cross mask cosmetic items for The Island. Players who
pre-order the Standard Edition (digital) will also receive
the WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen base game (digital);***

The Deadman Edition will be available for $99.99 for PS4,
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The Deadman Edition
includes the Standard Edition and Wyatt Sicks Pack, plus the
Deadman Edition Bonus Pack which includes Mattel Elite
“Greatest Hits” Undertaker**** and Original Undertaker (‘90)
Persona Cards and playable Superstars, a useable Urn object,
Undertaker ‘95 Mask cosmetic item for The Island on PS5 and
Xbox Series X|S only, and Brother Love Manager, plus a
Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC character packs and
15,000 VC. The Deadman Edition will be available from March
7, 2025 – seven days ahead of Standard Edition. Players who
pre-order Deadman Edition will also receive the WWE 2K24
Cross-Gen base game (digital);

The Bloodline Edition will be available for $129.99 for PS4,
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. In addition to the
Standard Edition and all bonus content included in the
Deadman Edition, The Bloodline Edition includes the Ringside
Pass (Season Pass plus Superstar Mega-Boost), The Rock
Nation of Domination Pack, which features a Rock Nation of
Domination Persona card and playable Superstar, and will
only be available as part of The Bloodline Edition, plus The
Bloodline Edition Bonus Pack, which features Mattel Elite
Series 114 Jey Uso and Mattel Elite “Greatest Hits” Roman
Reigns Persona cards and playable Superstars. For Xbox
Series X|S and PS5® only, this pack includes a Family Above
All Hoodie, OTC Shirt, Yeet tank Top and Yeet Sunglasses
cosmetic items for The Island, while for Steam only, it
includes an additional 32,500 VC. Also included is the
WrestleMania 41 Pack which features the WrestleMania 41
Arena, two WrestleMania 41 Main Event Superstars Persona
cards and playable Superstars, and a new Superstar Persona
Card (TBA), which will all be available Summer 2025.*****
The Bloodline Edition will be available from March 7, 2025 –
seven days ahead of Standard Edition. Players who pre-order
The Bloodline Edition will also receive the WWE 2K24 Cross-
Gen base game (digital);

For more information on WWE 2K25, visit the game’s official
website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on
TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube.
Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K25 and #RuleBeyondTheRing.