EVER since WWE 2K22 the developers have been listening to player feedback and giving them exactly what they want. We were invited to play the upcoming entry WWE 2K25, and there are a number of

The WWE 2K franchise was at a low point nearly six years ago. WWE 2K20, the first game in the series not to be developed by Yuke's, was a massive disappointment. Visual Concepts had taken over as the lead studio,

Ever since the series underwent a soft reboot for WWE 2K22, there has been a much clearer sense that the team behind the WWE video games is listening to what the fans want. WWE 2K25 continues that trend, as of a playable build we got to try out at a recent event.

Players who like fighting outside the ring and in backstage environments will be pleased to know 2K has added a few new areas for 'Backstage Brawls'. WWE's archive warehouse and the NXT parking lot have been heaped onto the pre-existing range of rooms you can hit powerbombs in, and it's the first one older fans will be most excited about.

WWE 2K25 has officially been unveiled with Roman Reigns on the cover and The Bloodline taking centre stage. Publisher 2K and developer Visual Concepts have promised something special this year, as they continue to revitalise the franchise and repair goodwill after relaunching with WWE 2K22 – following the disappointment of WWE 2K20.

It’s rare for a WWE game to make such massive changes to the usual formula, but WWE 2K25’s creative director promises this time will be different.

The first three matches in WWE 2K25's Bloodline Dynasty have been revealed, further detailing how this year's mode will differ.

While half the sporting genre cries out for reinvention, the WWE 2K series has turned itself into one of the most fun, replayable sims around. Going hands-on with WWE 2K25 hours before this year's Royal Rumble is therefore an experience I've been excited about for weeks.

ComingSoon recently got to attend the 2025 Royal Rumble and go hands-on with WWE 2K25 for four hours. Following a rough first attempt (WWE 2K20) that required a year away and much retooling, developer Visual Concepts has been on a roll with the series,