WWE 2K25

WWE 2K25 largely builds on the mechanics of its predecessor, with the addition of “Chain Wrestling”, some wrestlers designated with the new archetype “Giant” (which have an additional life bar that must be drained before they are able to take damage), and new gimmick match types such as “Underground” and “Bloodline Rules” (a no-disqualifications match inspired by the WrestleMania XL main event, which gives the wrestlers an ability granting up to three run ins who stay in the ring after they’ve been summoned).^[3]For the first time in the franchise, 2K25 includes support for intergender matches.^[4][5]

The Showcase mode is themed around The Bloodline and the Anoaʻi family, highlighting members such as Rikishi, Roman Reigns, Tamina Snuka, The Usos, and Yokozuna. MyFaction, MyGM, and Universe mode also make returns, with GM adding support for online simulation matches, and Universe reinstating support for promos. The MyRise campaign mode follows a group of NXTwrestlers attempting to take over Raw and SmackDown.^[4][5] A new mode known as “The Island” is an online PvPvE mode modelled after “The City” from recent NBA 2K games, which uses players’ custom wrestlers.