Summary
- Xbox shared WWE 2K25 screenshots, revealing CM Punk, Damien Priest, Liv Morgan, and Cody Rhodes as likely playable characters.
- WWE 2K25 release date speculation based on previous patterns, with no confirmed news on roster details yet.
- Expectations for WWE 2K25 cover star speculation, with leaks hinting at the possibility, and new details to be unveiled on January 28, 2025.
Xbox shared some screenshots of the upcoming WWE 2K25 game. As WWE 2K24 was released in March 2024, some gamers are already expecting that WWE 2K25 could come out at around a similar time in 2025. While no detailed news has come out regarding the next entry in the franchise, many fans are already speculating on what changes could be brought about to the game.
One point of early discussion was regarding the cover star. Many big names have served as part of the cover of the WWE games. From legends such as Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, to more current names like Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair, many Superstars have graced the franchise’s banner. And while a recent leak from the upcoming game’s Steam page has pointed to what many say is the WWE 2K25 cover star, the only confirmed information regarding the title is what Xbox has shared on its Twitter page.
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Predicting WWE 2K25’s Release Date
Based on the release pattern of WWE 2K22, 2K23, and 2K24, it’s possible to narrow down WWE 2K25’s release date to two likely days.
The official Xbox account on Twitter posted some screenshots of WWE 2K25 as a way to celebrate WWE RAW’s debut on Netflix. The photos showed updated models and new attires for characters such as Liv Morgan, Cody Rhodes, Damien Priest, and CM Punk. While nothing was mentioned, some fans were asking if the title could come to the Xbox Game Pass. Many users took note of how the Cody Rhodes face has improved from previous years, as some also praised Liv Morgan’s likeness.
Four Confirmed Playable Characters in WWE 2K25
- CM Punk
- Damien Priest
- Liv Morgan
- Cody Rhodes
While this should also serve as a confirmation of the four characters’ inclusion in the game, no details regarding WWE 2K25‘s roster have been divulged yet. Still, with a big shift in regard to departures within the company, alongside the arrival of many new Superstars, fans are hoping that their current favorites will make it to the game once WWE 2K25 is released. Some playable characters that fans expect are Bloodline members Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga, plus the Wyatt Sicks in their new gimmicks.
While the said tweet originated from the official Xbox account, the game is expected to also come out on PlayStation and PC. It is not yet known whether it will be exclusive to current-gen or not. However, a link posted by the WWE Games Twitter account on the comments section points to a wishlist page that shows the logos of Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam, with a note that more details regarding WWE 2K25 will be unveiled on January 28, 2025.
WWE 2K
WWE video games have always been popular, as the over-the-top action of pro wrestling makes for great gaming fun, especially with friends.
2K Sports began publishing WWE games in 2013 and have taken the series down a more serious, simulation-style route. The franchise looked to be dead and buried after the disastrous WWE 2K20, though it seems to have found its feet again.