WWE 2K25 Delivers Expanded Gameplay and Controversial New Features

The latest wrestling simulator impresses with refined mechanics and robust modes but faces criticism for microtransactions and uneven new additions.

WWE 2K25 introduces intergender matches, new modes like Underground and Bloodline Rules, and refined gameplay mechanics, including chain wrestling and improved tag team AI.
The Bloodline-themed Showcase mode, narrated by Paul Heyman, explores Samoan wrestling history but is hindered by frustrating objectives and the removal of real footage transitions.
MyGM mode now supports online multiplayer, while MyRise offers an engaging single-player campaign featuring intertwined male and female storylines with branching decisions.
The Island, a new live-service mode, is criticized for its lack of polish and heavy reliance on microtransactions, raising concerns about the series' future direction.
Despite its flaws, WWE 2K25 boasts the largest roster in franchise history, extensive creation tools, and the best wrestling gameplay to date, solidifying its place as the leading wrestling game.