Roman Reigns Named WWE® 2K25 Cover Star as Franchise Evolves With Bloodline Showcase, Enhanced Gameplay Features, New Match Types, and New “The Island” Experience

New York, NY – January 28, 2025 – At present, 2K introduced WWE® 2K25, the latest installment of the flagship WWE online game franchise developed by Visible Ideas, will probably be coming in March for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, and PC by way of Steam. Among the many most embellished WWE Superstars of all-time, “The Unique Tribal Chief,” Roman Reigns strikes a heroic pose on the Normal Version cowl as his “Wiseman,” Paul Heyman appears on. Celebrating the thirty fifth anniversary of probably the most feared and iconic Superstars in WWE historical past, The Undertaker, cuts an imposing profile on the Deadman Version cowl, whereas The Bloodline Version cowl options members of each Roman Reigns’ and Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline factions, together with Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Paul Heyman, Sami Zayn, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa, interwoven into the roots and branches of the enduring Bloodline household tree.

New updates and gameplay developments embody 2K Showcase: The Bloodline’s Dynasty, the primary retelling of the Bloodline saga and an interactive celebration of the legacy of the prolonged Anoa’i wrestling household, new match varieties and prerequisites, such because the Underground Match, Bloodline Guidelines Match and Intergender matchups, the return of Chain Wrestling, a brand new MyRISE expertise, and way more. The most important-ever WWE 2K roster of greater than 300 Superstars, Legends and Corridor of Famers consists of John Cena, Rhea Ripley, The Rock, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, CM Punk, “Stone Chilly” Steve Austin, Jade Cargill, Diamond Dallas Web page, Booker T, Final Warrior, Trish Stratus, and lots of extra. Third-person digital camera help in on-line matches and the flexibility for every participant to regulate their very own digital camera have been added, in addition to new brawl environments such because the WWE Archives and NXT Parking Lot. WWE 2K25 Deadman Version and The Bloodline Version are scheduled for worldwide launch on Friday, March 7, 2025, seven days previous to the Normal Version, which will probably be accessible Friday, March 14, 2025.

“I’m personally and professionally excited that the Unique and Solely Tribal Chief and the prolonged Anoa’i household are the main focus of WWE 2K25,” mentioned Roman Reigns. “We’ve been constructing towards this second for generations and I problem gamers in all places to point out me and my Wiseman, Paul Heyman, what they’ve received, and show they’re worthy of the eye of their Tribal Chief.”

WWE 2K25 additionally options an bold addition to the franchise for gamers on PS5® and Xbox Collection X|S – The Island – an interactive, on-line WWE-themed world that gives an immersive expertise permitting gamers the choice of specializing in a single-player expertise, with the last word objective of incomes a place in The Bloodline, or interacting and competing with different gamers they encounter.

“WWE 2K25 expands on our successful system in almost each facet of the participant expertise,” mentioned Greg Thomas, President at Visible Ideas. “Our new strategy to 2K Showcase and MyRISE storylines actually faucet into the creativity of the event staff, and we’re excited to see our neighborhood get pleasure from these up to date options.”

WWE 2K25 options a number of updates and enhancements to current options all through the sport:

• 2K Showcase: The Bloodline’s Dynasty: The all-new 2K Showcase, hosted by “The Wiseman” Paul Heyman, celebrates probably the most iconic wrestling household dynasties – The Bloodline and the prolonged Anoa’i household. That includes Roman Reigns, The Rock, Yokozuna, Jacob Fatu, and extra, gamers can relive historic showdowns or flip the script and alter the end result of choose match-ups. Dream matches between members of The Bloodline and WWE Superstars and Legends supply a “what if?’ fantasy factor to settle fan debates and begin recent feuds, along with some surprises in retailer;

• The Island: An interactive world made up of a sequence of areas constructed round totally different WWE themes, The Island gives gamers the chance to discover and problem different gamers, whereas vying to earn a WWE contract by impressing “The Unique Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns. By finishing quests, taking over challenges, competing in reside occasions, incomes unlockables, and upgrading and customizing MySUPERSTARS via a number of storyline chapters, The Island permits gamers to step outdoors the ropes and “Rule Past the Ring.” Out there solely on PS5® and Xbox Collection X|S;

• A Roster for the Ages: WWE 2K25 brings an unparalleled lineup of present Superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT, plus Legends and WWE Corridor of Famers. The stacked roster of over 300 playable characters, spanning a number of generations, options Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, Rey Mysterio, Bret “Hitman” Hart, Jacob Fatu, Rob Van Dam, Lita, LA Knight, Chyna, Batista, Nia Jax, Becky Lynch, and extra;

• New Match Sorts and Enhancements on Gameplay: Intergender wrestling makes its long-awaited debut within the WWE 2K franchise! WWE or player-created Superstars from the boys’s and ladies’s divisions can now compete towards one another to arrange limitless matchups throughout all sport modes. Further options embody the return of Chain Wrestling, Bloodline Guidelines Match, Underground Match, and new barricade diving! Extra particulars on every new match sort will probably be shared quickly;

• MyGM On-line Multiplayer: Intrepid GMs can take their present on the street and problem basic managers worldwide within the enhanced MyGM for WWE 2K25, now with on-line multiplayer for as much as 4 gamers. Gamers draft WWE Superstars and Legends to their weekly present’s roster and lead their model via multiple-week seasons with an even bigger choice of Basic Managers, cross-brand Premium Stay Occasions, and extra;

• MyFACTION: The collectible, card-battle mode is again with up to date options, new content material, and extra methods to play. Faction Wars now options new node varieties, and 50 new levels. World Tour replaces Proving Grounds, enabling gamers to journey to totally different places in a non-linear strategy, whereas further match-type help for reside occasions and on-line matches, and new neighborhood occasions supply enhanced replayability. New themed card packs and objectives will proceed to roll out usually all year long with seasonal content material refreshes*;

• MyRISE: Gamers information their MySUPERSTAR from the ladies’s or males’s division in a singular, multi-gender MyRISE storyline the place Bayley, Kevin Owens, and different Superstars infiltrate NXT in an try to take management of all the WWE. That includes new persona decisions that result in particular storylines, in addition to brawl environments, unlockable arenas, characters, useable objects, and extra, plus new ally storylines involving Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Seth Rollins, and different WWE Superstars;

• Universe: WWE 2K’s sandbox mode receives new upgrades to provide gamers larger management over their Universe expertise, together with the long-awaited return of Promos! The brand new system consists of a number of promo varieties and outcomes with new cutscenes and branching decisions;

• Creation Suite: The hallmark of the WWE 2K franchise, the best-in-class, most detailed and sturdy creation suite stays one of many driving forces behind gamers’ self-expression as they design their very own customized Superstars, GMs, referees, arenas, entrances, transfer units, championships, crowd indicators, and extra.

WWE 2K25 Editions

WWE 2K25 options three editions of the sport: Normal Version, Deadman Version, and The Bloodline Version:

• The Normal Version will supply Twin-Gen entitlement, accessible for $69.99 on each Gen 9 consoles (PS5 and Xbox Collection X|S) and Gen 8 consoles (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and PC;
  • Pre-Order Bonus Provides**: Gamers who pre-order the WWE 2K25 Normal Version will obtain the Wyatt Sicks Pack, a bonus pack of content material together with 5 playable Superstars – Uncle Howdy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan – plus for PS5 and Xbox Collection X|S solely, Uncle Howdy and Nikki Cross masks beauty objects for The Island. Gamers who pre-order the Normal Version (digital) will even obtain the WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen base sport (digital);***

• The Deadman Version will probably be accessible for $99.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The Deadman Version consists of the Normal Version and Wyatt Sicks Pack, plus the Deadman Version Bonus Pack which incorporates Mattel Elite “Best Hits” Undertaker**** and Unique Undertaker (‘90) Persona Playing cards and playable Superstars, a useable Urn object, Undertaker ‘95 Masks beauty merchandise for The Island on PS5 and Xbox Collection X|S solely, and Brother Love Supervisor, plus a Season Cross to all 5 post-launch DLC character packs and 15,000 VC. The Deadman Version will probably be accessible from March 7, 2025 – seven days forward of Normal Version. Gamers who pre-order Deadman Version will even obtain the WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen base sport (digital);

• The Bloodline Version will probably be accessible for $129.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Along with the Normal Version and all bonus content material included within the Deadman Version, The Bloodline Version consists of the Ringside Cross (Season Cross plus Famous person Mega-Enhance), The Rock Nation of Domination Pack, which incorporates a Rock Nation of Domination Persona card and playable Famous person, and can solely be accessible as a part of The Bloodline Version, plus The Bloodline Version Bonus Pack, which options Mattel Elite Collection 114 Jey Uso and Mattel Elite “Best Hits” Roman Reigns Persona playing cards and playable Superstars. For Xbox Collection X|S and PS5® solely, this pack features a Household Above All Hoodie, OTC Shirt, Yeet tank Prime and Yeet Sun shades beauty objects for The Island, whereas for Steam solely, it consists of a further 32,500 VC. Additionally included is the WrestleMania 41 Pack which options the WrestleMania 41 Enviornment, two WrestleMania 41 Important Occasion Superstars Persona playing cards and playable Superstars, and a brand new Famous person Persona Card (TBA), which can all be accessible Summer season 2025.***** The Bloodline Version will probably be accessible from March 7, 2025 – seven days forward of Normal Version. Gamers who pre-order The Bloodline Version will even obtain the WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen base sport (digital);

For extra info on WWE 2K25, go to the sport’s official web site, turn into a fan on Fb, comply with the sport on TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube. Official marketing campaign hashtags #WWE2K25 and #RuleBeyondTheRing.

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*WWE 2K25 and web entry required to play MyFACTION content material. On-line Account (13+) required to entry on-line options. See www.take2games.com/authorized and www.take2games.com/privateness for added particulars.

**Pre-order bonus supply accessible via March 13, 2025. The Wyatt Sicks Pack is included with Deadman and The Bloodline editions. For digital pre-orders, objects will probably be mechanically entitled in-game. For bodily pre-orders, objects will probably be redeemed in sport by way of code supplied in-box. Phrases apply.

***Pre-order supply accessible via March 13, 2025. Digital copy of WWE 2K24 Normal Version will probably be mechanically entitled to the platform account used to pre-order WWE 2K25 and accessible to obtain inside 24 hours following pre-order. Supply is non-transferable and never accessible to platform accounts that already personal WWE 2K24 on the identical platform. Canceled pre-orders will lead to removing of digital copy of WWE 2K24 from platform account. Phrases apply.

****Actual launch date of the Mattel Elite “Best Hits” Undertaker to be introduced post-launch and topic to alter.

*****Actual launch date of the WrestleMania 41 Pack content material to be introduced post-launch and topic to alter. For digital orders, post-launch WrestleMania 41 Pack content material and DLC will probably be mechanically delivered on launch for PC customers, accessible for obtain within the PlayStation retailer/Library tile for PS4 and PS5 customers, and accessible for obtain in Microsoft Retailer for Xbox customers. DLC will even be accessible for buy individually.

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