2K officially announced WWE 2K25 today, revealing Roman Reigns as the cover star of this year's game. WWE 2K25 will be released this March for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
This year's 2K Showcase will focus on retelling the Bloodline saga, celebrating the legacy of the extended Anoa'i wrestling family. The Bloodline is a professional wrestling stable that was formed in 2021 after a feud between Roman Reigns and his cousins, The Usos. Reigns took on the nicknames "Tribal Chief" and "Head of the Table" in reference to his role as the leader of the family. Other members of the group also included Solo Sikoa and Sami Zayn.
“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 in the press release. “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.”
The description of the 2K Showcase: The Bloodline's Dynasty teases:
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;
WWE 2K25 will also feature new match types, enhanced gameplay features, and a new "The Island" experience. Intergender wrestling will make its long-awaited debut, allowing WWE or custom player-created Superstars from the men's and women's division to compete against each other. Chain Wrestling, Bloodline Rules Match, Underground Match, and barricade diving also also returning in this year's game.
The game will also boast the largest roster in WWE 2K history with more than 300 playable Superstars, Legends, and Hall of Famers. Confirmed Superstars mentioned in the press release include John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, Rey Mysterio, Bret "Hitman" Hart, Jacob Fatu, Rob Van Dam, Lita, LA Knight, Chyna, Batista, Nia Jax, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, The Rock, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, CM Punk, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Jade Cargill, Diamond Dallas Page, Booker T, Ultimate Warrior, and Trish Stratus.
MyFaction, the collectible, card-battling mode, also returns with updated features, new content, and more. According to 2K:
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*;
New to the franchise is The Island, an interactive open world with sections built around different WWE themes. Available only with the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S editions of the game, 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." On The Island, you'll find quests, challenges, live events, and unlockables, as well as upgrades to customize your MySuperstar through storyline chapters.
WWE 2K25 will be released in March of this year, and will be offered as three different editions: Standard Edition ($69.99), Deadman Edition ($99.99), and The Bloodline Edition ($129.99). While Roman Reigns will grace the cover of the Standard Edition, the Deadman Edition cover features The Undertaker, while The Bloodline Edition cover features members of both Roman Reigns’ and Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline factions. Here are the product breakdowns and what you'll get for each 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);
WWE 2K25 follows on the heels of last year's game which received generally favorable reviews. WWE 2K24 was praised for its incremental improvements over WWE 2K23's foundation. The gameplay was largely praised for its fluid moves, but there was still improvement to be made for hair physics and animations that will hopefully be addressed in WWE 2K25. At the very least, it sounds like there will be tons for wrestling fans to dive into with this years game!