Players will take control of their favorite wrestlers from WWE 2K25‘s stacked roster, as well as being able to craft their own charismatic talent to take over the industry across the game’s many modes. For those assembling their own stable in MyFACTION mode, or are attempting to score a contract with WWE on The Island, there are additional game mechanics available to give you an advantage.
Among these extra features are player Badges, which can be used to strengthen your wrestler’s strengths or lessen their weaknesses. To apply these effectively, players will need a knowledge of what Badges are in WWE 2K25 and how they are used.
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What Are Badges in WWE 2K25?
Badges in WWE 2K25 are additional boosts that can be assigned to a Superstar to give them an advantage. In MyFACTION mode, these are included in each card to earn or purchase with MFP or VC, offering advantages in areas relevant to their skill set. In The Island mode, however, these are unlockable rewards that can be applied to your created wrestler, then upgrade them as you progress with your superstar.
Some Badge advantages will be activated by fulfilling requirements during the match, while others will be passive boons that give players a leg-up going into and during the contest. In MyFACTION mode, Badges included on a card will be a reflection of the wrestler him or herself, meaning you can expect a High Flyer to get a boost in aerial offense, whereas a Powerhouse might get one that increases damage.
All Badges in WWE 2K25 (& How To Unlock Them)
There are a total of 45 Badges in WWE 2K25, but 11 of these are only for use in MyFACTION mode. Below is a list of what these Badges entail, along with how to unlock them (where applicable)
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Badge Name |
Description |
How To Unlock (The Island) |
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Adrenaline |
Increases Recovery, reducing the time from being to the mat or stunned. |
Win 15 matches and perform 150 rebound attacks |
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All The Answers |
Your reversals, combo breakers, and grab breakers build the stun meter on your attacker. |
N/A in The Island |
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Always See It Coming |
Gain Special when you reverse an opponent’s attack. |
Win 15 matches and perform 200 reversals. |
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Anaconda |
Increase the power of your submissions. |
Win 25 matches by submission and perform 250 submissions. |
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Bee Repellent |
Reduces the damage caused by light and heavy attacks by 5%. |
Win 15 matches and land 100 diving attacks against downed opponents. |
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Better Together |
One per match: Enter Tank Mode when tagged in or out. |
N/A in The Island |
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Born To Fly |
One per match: Enter Beast Mode when you climb up high. |
Winn 15 Ladder matches and perform 100 Springboard attacks. |
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Clock Watcher |
Gain Beast Mode when subject to a DQ or Ring Out count. |
Win 15 matches and perform 75 apron grapples. |
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Crosshairs |
Dizzy is increased when Superstar taunts a grounded opponent from the top rope. |
Win 15 matches and perform 50 dragging attacks. |
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Crowd Boost |
One per match: Taunt the crowd to enter Tank Mode. |
Win 15 matches and perform 250 Crowd Taunts |
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Curls |
Decreases the damage done to a Superstar’s arms. |
Win 15 matches and perform 100 submissions (Indie Wrestler Background only) |
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Demolition Man |
Enter Beast Mode when attacking with weapons or props. |
Win 15 matches and land 50 attacks with the steel steps. |
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Determination |
Enter Tank Mode after taking heavy damage. |
Win 15 matches without using a Finisher and kick out of 100 pin attempts. |
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Dirty Trickster |
Attacking damaged to red limbs builds more stun. |
Win 15 matches and cause yellow damage to an opponent’s body 100 times. |
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Dive Bomber |
Increases aerial attack damage. |
Win 15 matches and land 250 diving attacks on standing opponents. |
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Double Trouble |
One per match: When a partner succeeds at a Finisher, you gain a Finisher. |
N/A in The Island |
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Dreamstreet |
Adds damage to diving and springboard attacks to dizzy opponents. |
Win 15 matches and land 150 running attacks. |
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Endurance |
Escaping from a pin will recover a very small amount of damage. |
Win 15 matches by pinfall and kick out of 150 Nearfall pins. |
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Energetic Opportunist |
Enter Beast Mode when you stun an opponent. |
Win 15 matches and land 200 light attacks (Lifelong Fan Background only). |
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Going In Hot |
Start the match with some Special. |
Win 15 matches and land 250 running attacks. |
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Heavy Handed |
End a combo with a Heavy attack to stun your opponent more easily. |
Win 15 matches and land 250 heavy attacks. |
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Hot Tag |
One per match: Gain Special when tagged in if you don’t already have one bar. |
N/A in The Island |
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In It Together |
One per match: Gain Recovery when tagged in or out. |
N/A in The Island |
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Leg Day |
Decrease the damage done to a Superstar’s legs. |
Win 15 matches and perform 25 Carry attacks (Athlete Background only). |
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Lifesaver |
One per match: Gain a Finisher if you have none when tagged in by a heavily damaged partner. |
N/A in The Island |
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Lionheart |
Recover from damage when you pull off a Finisher. |
Win 15 matches and perform 100 Finishers. |
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Locomotion |
Decreases the stamina drain from throwing strikes and running (Mogul Background only) |
Win 15 matches and land 100 running attacks (Mogul Background only). |
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Merciless Opportunist |
Increases damage dealt to stunned opponents. |
Win 15 matches and win 100 matches with yellow head damage. |
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Pain Train |
Increases running attack damage. |
Win 15 matches and land 150 heavy attacks |
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Quick Climber |
Increases climbing speed. |
Win 15 matches and kick out of 25 pin attempts. |
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Quick Winner |
Win the match in five minutes or less for bonus MFP. |
N/A in The Island |
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Rabblerouser |
One per match: Your fourth successful taunt grants you a Finisher. |
Win 15 matches and perform 100 Finishers. |
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Rage |
Enter Beast Mode after taking heavy damage. |
Win 15 matches and use the Comeback Payback 25 times. |
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Second Wind |
Gain Quick Recovery after taking severe damage. |
Win 15 matches and perform 200 crowd taunts. |
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Showman |
Win just after a successful finisher for bonus MFP. |
N/A in The Island |
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Six Pack |
Decreases damage and dizzy from attacks to a Superstar’s torso. |
Win 15 matches and win 100 matches with yellow body damage. |
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Slippery Eel |
Increases success at kicking out of pins. |
Win 15 matches and kick out of 75 Nearfall pins. |
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Sticking Together |
One per match: Enter beast Mode when tagging in or out. |
N/A in The Island |
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Sting Like A Bee |
Increases light and heavy attack damage. |
Win 15 matches and land 250 light attacks |
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Swiftness |
Increases movement speed. |
Win 15 matches and land 250 running attacks. |
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Unscathed |
Win the match while having more than half vitality for bonus MFP. |
N/A in The Island |
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Unstoppable |
Enter Tank Mode after escaping a pin. |
Win 15 matches with low damage and land 25 chair attacks. |
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Weapon Master |
Increases damage dealt with foreign objects. |
Win 15 matches and land 100 chair attacks. |
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Wet Blanket |
Stunning an opponent with an attack reduces their Special and Finisher stock. |
Win 15 matches and perform 250 strikes. |
|
Wolf Pack |
Gain Special when performing team attacks. |
N/A in The Island |
How To Unlock & Upgrade Badges in WWE 2K25’s The Island
While players won’t be able to touch their player badges in MyFACTION mode, since they are tied to the wrestler and the rarity of the card, they have all the power to dictate which badges their created Superstar will equip in The Island mode. Not only can you unlock and assign them, but you can also work towards upgrading them for greater advantages.
To unlock and upgrade badges in WWE 2K25‘s The Island, players will need to earn and spend Badge Points. These are an exclusive currency to The Island, and can be earned by leveling up your wrestler via the Training Shop. You can level your athlete up by purchasing upgrades using VC. Your Superstar’s overall OVR will dictate when you next earn a Badge Point, but you can check when that will be from the Training Shop as well.
- Released
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March 14, 2025
- ESRB
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Teen // Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence