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CM Punk Named WWE 2K26 Cover Star as 2K Sets March 13 Release

2K details a March launch that pairs a CM Punk–fronted Showcase with a new seasonal Ringside Pass model replacing traditional DLC.

Overview

  • The standard edition launches March 13 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2, with last‑gen consoles retired and premium editions granting early access from March 6.
  • Four editions are offered at tiered prices — Standard ($69.99), King of Kings ($99.99), Attitude Era ($129.99) and Monday Night War ($149.99) — bundling early access, VC and content packs.
  • The Punked Showcase centers on CM Punk’s career, is narrated by him, and mixes signature matches with fantasy “what if” scenarios.
  • WWE 2K26 features a roster of 400+ playable characters and reintroduces I Quit, Inferno, Three Stages of Hell and Dumpster matches, plus new weapons like stackable tables, shopping carts and thumbtacks.
  • Core systems get a revamp to reversals and stamina, the Creation Suite doubles CAS slots to 200 with expanded image capacity, and a six‑season Ringside Pass adds free and premium tiers that unlock Superstars and other rewards across modes.