WWE 2K25 is the latest entry in 2K’s professional wrestling simulation series, developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports, released in March 2025 for PS4. It features the largest roster in franchise history, new match types, and the debut of intergender wrestling. The game’s Showcase mode, hosted by Paul Heyman, celebrates The Bloodline’s dominance, while expanded career and management modes offer deeper control and replay value. Players can compete locally or online, manage brands in MyGM, and create their own WWE stories in Universe mode.
Key Features
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Massive Roster Over 300 playable characters from multiple WWE eras, including current Superstars, Legends, and Hall of Famers such as Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, The Undertaker, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Jade Cargill
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2K Showcase: The Bloodline’s Dynasty Relive iconic matches and dream bouts featuring Roman Reigns, The Usos, Solo Sikoa, and their greatest rivals, narrated by Paul Heyman
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Expanded Gameplay Intergender wrestling debuts alongside the return of chain wrestling, new match types like Underground and Bloodline Rules, and barricade diving
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MyGM Goes Worldwide Manage your WWE brand across multiple cities with online multiplayer support for up to four players
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MyRISE Storylines Play as a male or female MySUPERSTAR in a unified, multi-gender storyline with branching choices, new allies, and rivalries
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Universe Mode Upgrades Greater control over storylines with commentary-driven promos, new cutscenes, and multiple outcomes
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Customization and Creation Extensive creation suite for wrestlers, arenas, entrances, and championships, with community sharing options
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Online and Local Multiplayer Supports competitive and cooperative play locally and online with up to eight players online
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Largest roster in WWE 2K history
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New match types and intergender wrestling add variety
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Showcase mode offers a cinematic, story-driven experience Cons
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Some features, like The Island hub, are PS5-exclusive
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Certain cosmetic and content packs require additional purchase
Compatibility
Works with:
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PlayStation 4 consoles
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DualShock 4 controllers
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PlayStation 5 consoles via backward compatibility (limited cross-progression; DLC may not transfer)
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PS Plus subscription required for online multiplayer
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title: WWE 2K25 – PS4
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Genre: Sports, Wrestling
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Developer: Visual Concepts
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Publisher: 2K Sports
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Release Date: March 14, 2025 (Deadman and Bloodline Editions released March 7, 2025)
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Modes: Single-player, Local Multiplayer (1–4 players), Online Multiplayer (up to 8 players)
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Rating: ESRB Teen (Language, Mild Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence)
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Platform: PlayStation 4
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In-Game Purchases: Optional cosmetic and content packs, virtual currency
