WWE 2K26
Release Date & Editions
WWE 2K26 launches on March 13, 2026, for the Standard Edition (featuring CM Punk on the cover).
Premium editions get early access starting March 6, 2026:
King of Kings Edition (Triple H cover), Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night War Edition.
Platforms include PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam). Pre-orders are available now, with bonuses like the Joe Hendry Pack for Standard pre-orders.
Roster & Reveals
The game boasts the largest roster in series history, with over 400 WWE Superstars, Legends, and Hall of Famers. Recent #FirstLook daily drops from @WWEgames on X include entrances and models for stars like
Nick Aldis (February 16 reveal),
Iyo Sky,
Karmen Petrovic,
Maryse,
Raquel Rodriguez,
Chelsea Green,
Zelina Vega, and others.
Confirmed playable characters also include
Adam Pearce (as GM/referee style),
CM Punk (first playable since 2013),
The Rock,
Triple H,
John Cena,
Roman Reigns,
Seth Rollins,
Eddie Guerrero,
Liv Morgan,
Penta,
Charlotte Flair,
Randy Orton,
Rey Fenix,
Rusev, and more.
A WWE 2K26 Ratings Reveal Special airs on ESPN2 on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
It will showcase star ratings and portions of the roster (not expected to be the full list), likely leading into the complete official roster drop on the 2K site soon after.
Key Features & Gameplay
New match types include I Quit (force opponent to surrender), 3 Stages of Hell (best 2/3 falls with chosen stipulations), Dumpster Match (slam opponent into and close the lid), and Inferno Match (set opponent on fire via damage meter).
Usable objects feature shopping carts (for dragging, pushing, or striking), thumbtacks (spill on mat or as bag weapon), stackable tables, and championships grab-able from ringside pedestals.
Gameplay upgrades bring heavier physics and collisions, reduced environmental barriers, revamped reversal and stamina systems (more strategy-focused), expanded Crowd Combat (barricade brawls and dives), Start of Match Actions (set the tone with taunts or attacks),
AI Sequences for realistic move chains, and interactive entrances (control pyro, taunts, etc.).
Presentation includes a new commentary team
Michael Cole,
Corey Graves,
Byron Saxton,
Booker T,
Wade Barrett with refined cameras and VFX.
Modes Highlights
- 2K Showcase: Punked – CM Punk-focused, reliving rivalries with "Fantasy Warfare" what-if matches and a custom Gauntlet.
- Universe – New WWE Draft, Creation Wizard, promo types, full show viewing, better cash-ins.
- MyRISE – Division-based stories with hero/villain choices affecting the path, plus post-main event RISE matches.
- MyGM – Intergender matches, 5-8 person tags, 50-week seasons, trades.
- MyFACTION – Mixed-gender factions, Faction Chemistry, Quick Swap.
- The Island – New single-player story with rival Orders, co-op matches, and Scrapyard Brawl.
- Ringside Pass – Seasonal rewards across 6 seasons (free/premium tracks with Superstars, DLC, cosmetics).
- Creation Suite – 200+ CAS slots, deeper morphing, 2-tone hair, expanded image slots.
Media & Trailers
The official announcement trailer ("The Show Is On!") dropped in early February, followed by a gameplay trailer highlighting new matches and weapons.
Daily #FirstLook videos continue on @WWEgames, often featuring entrances (e.g., recent ones for Nick Aldis and others).
For the most current drops, check the official site at wwe.2k.com/2k26 and follow @WWEgames on X.
The game is just under a month away—excitement is building fast with these reveals!
