- Publisher: 2K Games
- Release Date: Mar 14, 2025
- Also On: Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One
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Summary:
WWE 2K returns bigger, bolder, and better than ever in a breakthrough year for the franchise!
We're preparing to charge down the ramp with game-changing features, iconic Superstars and all the authenticity and action fans love from the best in sports entertainment.
- Developer: Visual Concepts
- Genre(s): Sports, Individual, Combat, Wrestling
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 22 out of 23
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Mixed: 1 out of 23
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Negative: 0 out of 23
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Mar 17, 2025All in all, WWE 2K25 is pretty much all you’ll need for your pro wrestling fix in gaming. It has more modes and superstars than any one person can reasonably play with in a year, and while the Island is underwhelming, there is so much other good stuff it’s easy enough to overlook this. That it looks and plays better than ever in the ring is just icing on an already dense cake.
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Mar 6, 2025WWE 2K25 is the best WWE 2K game since the franchise made its return with WWE 2K22. The in-ring action is top-notch, MyGM is more fun than ever, and there is enough content here to keep WWE diehards busy for months on end. And that's not even taking into account the inevitable community creations that will supply players with an endless supply of new characters and content. The community creations will no doubt make WWE 2K25 an even stronger game, but even without them, it's a blast to play and has quickly become one of my favorite wrestling games ever.
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Mar 12, 2025WWE 2K25, even with its small drawbacks like the seeming clunkiness of The Island and its almost impossible 90-second completion of objectives in Showcase, is the best offering thus far for the WWE 2K franchise. Showcase remains the best part of the game, with the Bloodline storylines coming alive like never before, and MyRISE continuing to excel as the main driver of the game. Now we wait patiently and see how New Jack's entrance will look in the game this summer.
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Mar 25, 2025While the catalogue of game modes and the gameplay itself make it the most complete and fun WWE game to date, those who want to enjoy the more competitive or online-focused modes will find the experience unfair due to the abusive microtransactions.
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Apr 10, 2025I can see myself sticking with WWE 2K25 for a long time. It’s almost anxiety-inducing that this is a yearly franchise, because there’s so much game to dive into here it’ll be impossible to see it through to a satisfying end before having to move on to what’s next.
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Mar 20, 2025The beginning of a dynasty? The Samoan Bloodline has ruled the WWE for over half a century: Dwayne Johnson, Roman Reigns' Fatu and Anoa'i families can attest. With The Island and an interesting open world, WWE 2K25 aims to revive its family tree. It's a milestone, but with significant room for improvement for this ambitious mode. Despite its richness, the latter lacks a map, shaky matchmaking, and a near-essential need for VC (virtual currency) to be competitive online. It's a first step toward the heights already reached in terms of lifespan: the game modes and customization options are still gargantuan enough to impress newcomers. A good omen for the future of the violent saga.
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Mar 10, 2025WWE 2K25 features a 2K Showcase mode that doesn't hold a candle to last year's edition, while The Island presents itself as a variation on the traditional career mode with occasional fantasy elements but is hindered by a very modest presentation. The storyline behind MyRise is interesting, while the changes made to other classic modes aren’t substantial enough to make them feel fresh for those who have already invested a lot of time in these contents. On the gameplay side, the experience suffers from stiffness and interaction issues that should have been addressed by now, while the visuals range from stunning to downright ugly and outdated: the full-price toll for a franchise that is increasingly struggling with its annual release cycle.