WWE 2K25 News

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In this edition of the WWE 2K25 Ringside Report, we take a closer look at the all-new MyRISE, which offers a unified story that spans both the WWE Men's and Women's Divisions. Final warning -- turn back now to avoid mild spoilers!

This year’s story, dubbed “MyRISE Mutiny,” revolves around the hostile takeover of NXT by a group of Superstars looking to make shockwaves across all of WWE. The takeover quickly infiltrates Raw and SmackDown, leading to a power struggle with the future of the industry at stake. Where the story goes from there depends on your Custom Superstars’ decisions.

[h2]CUSTOM SUPERSTARS[/h2]

So let’s talk a bit more about your Custom Superstars. This year you create one from the Men’s Division and one from the Women’s Division in either order, depending on user choice.



MyRISE now has three combined save slots for both the Men’s and Women’s Division characters. Once you complete a full playthrough, you have the option to replay MyRISE on the same save slot to experience the story again with your Custom Characters and OVRs carrying over or start again on a new save slot.

Importing and exporting characters is still available for both Men’s and Women’s Division characters to and from the main game (this is separate from the MySUPERSTAR exclusive to The Island).

This year we are also excited to give players the option to create casual attire for their characters which will show up in story moments such as promos or non-arena settings.



[h2]PERSONALITY TYPES AND STORYLINES[/h2]

After choosing whether you want to begin MyRISE as part of the Men’s or Women’s Division, you will have the option to choose from one of three personalities:

• Bold and Brash
  
• Comedic and Fun
  
• Scheming and Calculated
  

The personality type you choose not only colors the way your characters act and respond to the world around them, but it affects what stories you have available to you. After all, a Bold and Brash Superstar like Becky Lynch might approach a situation entirely differently than a Scheming and Calculated Superstar like Seth Rollins.



Your decisions will take you down distinct branches or pathways with characters, arenas, entrances, and more that you can unlock so it’s worth playing multiple times to get the most out of MyRISE Mutiny.

[h2]ALLY STORYLINES AND LIVE EVENTS[/h2]

As you progress through MyRISE, you will come across brand new Ally Storylines, where you will play as a WWE Superstar for part of the story, rather than your Custom Superstar. Step into the ring as top names such as Drew McIntyre, Jey Uso, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch to help take on NXT Mutiny.



There are also exclusive ally storylines involving Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley, accessible only on subsequent playthroughs.



And while we won’t spoil too much, there are also multiple endings to MyRISE to experience so be sure to give it a go a few times to get the most out of the mode!

Finally, we are also introducing the Live Event feature to MyRISE, which are optional matches that allow you to build up your characters with progress that will be tracked across multiple playthroughs. Live Event matches are also great ways to earn additional unlockable Superstars, MyFACTION cards, and original MyRISE characters that have been in high demand.

Here's a glimpse at two Live Event unlocks -- Mutiny Demon Finn Bálor and MyRISE original fan favorite Cole Quinn, who got an upgraded look for 2K25.

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[h2]UPDATES TO SPECIAL GUEST REFEREE MATCH[/h2]

In WWE 2K25, while we introduced two new match types - Bloodline Rules and Underground plus two new Brawl environments, we also expanded match type support for Special Guest Referee.

In WWE 2K24, we introduced the match type but it was only playable in 1v1 matches. In WWE 2K25, we have greatly increased the number of matches it supports.



Check out the list below to see how else you can incorporate Special Guest Referee:

• One vs One - Normal
  
• Two vs Two - Normal Tag
  
• Two vs Two - Tornado Tag
  
• Three vs Three - Normal Tag
  
• Triple Threat - Normal
  
• Fatal 4-Way - Normal
  
• Handicap One vs Two - Tornado Tag
  
• Handicap One vs Two - Normal Tag
  
• Handicap One vs Three - Normal Tag
  
• Handicap One vs Three - Tornado Tag
  
• Handicap Two vs Three - Normal Tag
  
• One vs One - Falls Count Anywhere
  
• Triple Threat - Falls Count Anywhere
  
• Fatal 4-Way - Falls Count Anywhere
  
• One vs One - Hell in a Cell
  
• Two vs Two - Hell in a Cell Tornado Tag
  
• Triple Threat - Hell in a Cell
  
• Fatal 4-Way - Hell in a Cell
  
• One vs One - Iron Man
  
• One vs One - Submission
  
• One vs One - Extreme Rules
  
• Two vs Two - Extreme Rules Tornado Tag
  
• Triple Threat - Extreme Rules
  
• Fatal 4-Way - Extreme Rules
  
• One vs One - No Holds Barred
  
• 6-Man - Tornado Tag 3v3
  
• 5-Man - Normal
  
• 5-Man - Extreme Rules
  
• 6-Man - Normal
  
• 6-Man - Tornado Triple Tag 2v2v2
  

As you can see, that’s quite the additional support, so we hope fans have fun experiencing Special Guest Referee matches in a whole new way in WWE 2K25.

That’ll do it for this Ringside Report. We can’t wait for you guys to play through his year’s MyRISE and the expanded Special Guest Referee match.

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With Roman Reigns gracing the cover of WWE 2K25 and the two feuding factions of The Bloodline front and center in The Bloodline Edition, there’s no better way to honor further the Bloodline’s family legacy than with this year’s Showcase, aptly called “2K Showcase:The Bloodline's Dynasty.”

It’s a great privilege for all involved to pay tribute to the Anoa’i dynasty in this first-of-its-kind documentary-style look at the legendary family, hosted by The Wiseman Paul Heyman.

Heyman will provide historical context for each featured member of the Anoa’i, Fatu, and Maivia families leading into their Showcase match. Players also hear from Superstars like Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa, who will break down their respective matches and give personal insight for other Dynasty members.

But before we get into the Showcase match list, let’s dive deeper into other changes and updates to this year’s mode.

[h2]PRESENTATION & GAMEPLAY[/h2]

When developing this year’s Showcase, we wanted to change the way players experienced the game, and one of the most noticeable differences will be with the reintroduction of cinematics during each match.

This year, full cutscenes make their return, keeping you immersed in the game at all times!

Players will also notice two additional changes in this year’s mode:

• Full entrances are now included
  
• Commentary is now featured during each match
  
• This also replaces music as part of the presentation
  

As has been the case with prior Showcases, players will be presented with different objectives throughout a match that, if completed, will allow players to earn each available unlockable reward.

One new wrinkle to this objectives system is that we have added timed objectives to each match, adding an extra challenge to the mix while keeping the action moving.

[h2]MATCH LIST[/h2]

As the team started putting together the match list for this year’s Showcase, it presented a unique opportunity to take from different eras of the family dynasty and introduce legends like The Rock’s grandfather, “High Chief” Peter Maivia, The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika), 3 Minute Warning (Rosey & Jamal) and The Islanders (Tama & Haku), one-time members of the vaunted Heenan Family.

As part of 2K Showcase: The Bloodline’s Dynasty, we have divided the matches into three categories: Relive History, Change History, and Create History.

Relive History allows fans to retrace the steps that legendary Superstars took on their path to victory!

Change History will give fans the opportunity to avoid what was a heartbreaking loss, and instead turn it into a victory for various members of the Bloodline family.



Create History places you in Dream Matches that will see eras clash in the center of the ring!

Now onto the match list itself:

Relive History:

• Yokozuna w/Mr. Fuji vs. Hulk Hogan - King of the Ring ‘93
  
• Rocky Maivia vs Hunter Hearst Helmsley - Thursday RAW Thursday 2/13/97
  
• The Usos vs The New Day w/Big E - Hell in a Cell ‘17
  
• Solo Sikoa vs Carmelo Hayes w/Trick Williams - NXT 2.0 9/13/22
  
• Nia Jax vs Lyra Valkyria - King and Queen of the Ring ‘24
  

Change History:

• The Headshrinkers vs Steiner Bros - WrestleMania IX
  
• Rikishi vs ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin - No Mercy 2000
  
• Umaga w/Armando Estrada vs John Cena - New Year’s Revolution 2007
  
• Tamina vs Natalya vs Carmella vs Charlotte Flair vs Becky Lynch - Money in the Bank ‘17
  
• Naomi vs Bayley - Super ShowDown ‘20
  

Create History:

• ‘High Chief’ Peter Maivia vs George ‘The Animal’ Steele
  
• 3 Minute Warning vs AOP w/Paul Ellering
  
• The Wild Samoans vs The Dudley Boyz
  
• The OG Bloodline vs Solo’s Bloodline WarGames
  
• The Islanders vs The Street Profits
  

[h2]UNLOCKABLE CONTENT[/h2]

As players progress through each match and complete objectives, over 70 rewards will be unlockable and fall into one of these categories:

• Legends
  
• Alternate Attires for WWE Superstars
  
• Managers
  
• Championships
  
• Arenas
  
• MyFACTION cards*
  

We won’t spoil each unlockable but there is plenty to earn throughout the mode and we’ll let fans discover them themselves.

*MyFACTION requires an internet connection and 2K Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.

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As is the Road to WrestleMania, we are now finally on the Road to WWE 2K25, which releases on March 14, 2025, or with Early Access on March 7, for those who purchase the digital-only Deadman or The Bloodline Editions.

In our first stop on that road to release, we want to take some time to break down some exciting new gameplay updates that you can expect when firing up WWE 2K25 for the first time.

In this steam article, we’re going to be covering off:

• Intergender Matches
  
• Chain Wrestling
  
• Submission Mini-Game
  
• Barricade Interactions
  
• Ladder Match Updates
  
• New Third-Person Camera
  
• AI Settings for Movesets
  

Fans have been clamoring for it for years and we’re ecstatic to finally bring you intergender matches this year for the first time in WWE 2K franchise history.

The ability to match up WWE Superstars and Legends from both the men’s and women’s divisions, opens up a lot of opportunities within the game, whether you’re taking on friends in local or online play, or expanding your creative ideas in Universe, the possibilities are exciting with support in various areas of the game.

Want to pit the “9th Wonder of the World” Chyna against “Latino Heat” Eddie Guerrero? Or how about revisiting Nia Jax entering the Men’s Royal Rumble? It’s all possible in WWE 2K25.



Intergender matches are supported for nearly every match type including 1v1, tag-team, triple threat, Battle Royal, Guest Referee, Underground, Casket Match, Tournaments, and more.

For tag team matches, you still have the ability to choose the traditional mixed-match setup, but can also now add a regular 2v2 where the men and the women can battle it out in the ring, without having to tag out to their respective partners.

The inclusion of intergender match support also extends to some non-traditional parts of the game such as Championships.

Custom Championships can be set up to support both the men and the women so it can be put up in intergender title matches which also includes the ability to set up intergender tag team titles. So if you want to create new intergender championships and crown Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest as champs, you can do that too.

There are a couple of existing championships such as the 24/7, UpUpDownDown, and LeftRightLeftRight titles that will also support both divisions.



We had been hearing from many of our fans that there was a desire for Chain Wrestling to return to the WWE 2K franchise and we’re happy to announce it is indeed back!

For the uninitiated, Chain Wrestling is a test of technical skill that often occurs at the start of 1v1 matches, with competitors trading holds back-and-forth to inflict damage and prove who is the most proficient wrestler. In WWE 2K25, wrestlers start the match with a Chain Wrestling buff which will trigger this mechanic from a Grapple.

The Chain Wrestling mini-game has been updated to provide more control. Each player will select the action they want to perform, such as Switch to a new hold, Wrench in the current hold, or Drive to the ropes. Then, a hotspot mini-game determines who will win the hold and perform their selected action.

Chain Wrestling won't occur in non-standard match types, or in matches involving the new "Giant" archetype. It can also be customized in the Gameplay Settings.

It’s a highly-requested addition to the gameplay experience that adds to the realism and authenticity of a WWE match.





Speaking of mini-games, we’ve updated our Submission Mini-Game to offer an alternative to the button-mashing option.

In WWE 2K25, you can now switch things up and use the slider-based mini-game which prompts players to use the left and right triggers to move the slide around the circle shown on-screen.

Your opponent will of course try to move their slider out of the way while it’s up to you to try and overlap it to either escape (if you’re on the receiving end), or get them to tap out (if you’re on offense).

The button mash option is still there of course for those that prefer that method.



Jumping off things is always a fun visual and this year we’re adding a few extra wrinkles to this part of the game.

Over the years we’ve seen WWE Superstars such as Kofi Kingston make use of the barricades around the ring to gain a heightened advantage and launch themselves at their opponents for an aerial assault. And while we’ve given players the ability to use them to throw or slam their foes onto them, this year we’re taking it a step further, or higher in this case.

A variety of barricade styles are supported and you’ll now be able to climb on top and pull off a move depending on the moveset of the Superstar you have chosen or how you’ve customized your dives. You can even walk along the barricade like a balance beam to set up your dive.

Similar to the top rope, the barricade can be climbed facing forward or backward. When standing below an opponent who is on the barricade, players can perform new contextual attacks to bring them crashing down to ringside. Some of these attacks can transition into Carry, allowing you to pull someone off of the barricade and then slam them into the ringpost or onto the apron!

Another new feature of barricades is the ability to damage the LEDs for those that have them. A strong Irish Whip or an attack against those LEDs could cause them to break and pixelate.





Ladder matches, known for their high stakes and high levels of mayhem, have received some updates in WWE 2K25 as well.

In WWE 2K25 we have completely re-designed the mini-game in a way that better captures the tension and drama of a typical ladder match. This new mini-game is broken down into multiple stages, with each new stage bringing the player one step closer victory. As part of the mini-game players are prompted to press a series buttons before the timer expires. Succeed and move onto the next stage, while failure will send you back to the beginning. And in an all new twist, players can continue playing the game while hanging from the prize.

To start, there is a new mini-game when reaching for the briefcase that will now prompt players to press corresponding buttons before the timer runs out, with all-new animations. In addition, players who find themselves hanging from the object above the ring while the ladder has fallen down, can still attempt to win the match!



Lastly, adding to the fun, finishers and signatures can now be activated from the top of the ladder for Superstars who have those as part of their movesets from the top rope. Eddie Guerrero for instance can do his Frog Splash while “Macho Man” Randy Savage can pull off the Big Elbow or Double Axe Handle from the top of the ladder.



Finally, we have the debut of the new third-person camera in WWE 2K25 that opens up creative ways to experience gameplay. Whether you’re a content creator or simply like to mix things up, the new camera controls bring the game to life in a new way.

When activated, players can control an over-the-shoulder camera that follows your chosen Superstars where they go. With the right analog stick, you can rotate the camera around the Superstar or angle it high or low.



This can be accomplished both during an entrance, which will come up as an option once it begins, or during a match. As part of the presentation, you can either turn on the Third-Person Camera in the pause menu or before a match begins.

This movement of the camera during a match can be pulled off at any time. To perform an action using Right Stick such as pinfall or picking up your opponent, simply hold the Right Trigger before flicking the analog stick.

In practice, it’s a really cool way to show off different angles and putting you in the director’s chair of a show. We can’t wait to see how players make use of it once the game is available.



The WWE 2K franchise has long featured deep customization of superstar movesets, with hundreds of slots to assign strikes, grapples, and dives for every situation. This year, WWE 2K25 takes this system a step further by empowering players to customize how and when AI performs their assigned moveset attacks.

When viewing a move assignment in Create-A-Moveset, players will see a new option to edit the AI Settings for that specific move. This allows you to adjust the Priority, Repetition, and Timing settings for the attack.



Priority: This setting adjusts how likely AI will be to perform the move in general. When set to Preferred, AI will have a higher chance of performing the attack. When set to Favorite, AI will try their best to perform the move at least once during the match, performing any setup necessary. The Low and Very Low settings will de-prioritize this move.

Repetition: By default, AI tries not to repeat an attack too soon after it was performed. This setting modifies that behavior. For example you can discourage any repeats at all, or encourage AI to perform the attack multiple times in a row.

Timing: This setting allows AI to be particular about the “phase” of the match in which a move should be performed. Some moves make more sense in the Early phase of the match, while other moves should be saved until the Late phase of a match when both superstars have been worn down.

AI Settings are available for over 150 moveset slots including springboards, dives, and submissions. Since AI Settings are saved as part of movesets, they are fully supported by Community Creations.

We have so much more to talk about but we’ll save it for another time! We will cover different game modes, match types, and more so stay tuned.

2K has shared a WWE 2K25 gameplay trailer, giving the fans a first look into a new addition called the Bloodline Dynasty Showcase, a new brawling environment, and many more.

As a way to spice up the upcoming WWE 2K25, 2K has released a gameplay trailer showcasing many new additions that fans can expect to arrive. As the players return to the series, the game will feature 300+ rosters from across the WWE generations, a new Bloodline Dynasty Showcase hosted by “The Wiseman,” Paul Heyman, and Intergender wrestling debuting for the first time in the series while bringing back the chain wrestling to the game once again after many years of absence.

The biggest feature to arrive in WWE 2K25 is the Bloodline Dynasty Showcase, hosted by Paul Heyman, aka The Wiseman. During the new mode, players will have the chance to relive iconic matches from different eras and rewrite history as the Bloodline by setting up a match against the WWE legends.

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