WWE 2K25 Gets Exciting Update from Take-Two (2024)

Highlights

  • WWE 2K25 is confirmed for release in Q4 Fiscal 2025, which means it should be out by the end of March.
  • The reveal of WWE 2K25 may coincide with the Royal Rumble in 2025.
  • Take-Two's financial report does not list any specific platforms for WWE 2K25.

Take-Two has officially confirmed that WWE 2K25 is in development and will be releasing within Q4 Fiscal 2025, which means it should be out by the end of March 2025. While some would think that a new WWE 2K game would be a given considering the fact that it's an annual franchise, there was a time when fans had to go without a new entry in the pro wrestling game series.

As some may recall, WWE 2K20 had a disastrous launch that saw the game earn overwhelmingly negative reviews from fans and critics alike. WWE 2K20 was such a disaster that 2K canceled plans for WWE 2K21, giving the development team extra time to work on WWE 2K22. WWE 2K22 came out swinging and delivered a high-quality gaming experience that has been improved upon in WWE 2K23 and WWE 2K24. The upcoming WWE 2K25 should be another improvement, though it remains to be seen what it's bringing to the table.

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If the most recent WWE 2K games are anything to go by, fans can expect the WWE 2K25 reveal to take place at or around the Royal Rumble in 2025. All we know about it for sure is that it's in development. Notably, Take-Two did not list any platforms for WWE 2K25. The latest WWE 2K games were cross-gen, but the fact that no platforms are mentioned could be an indication that WWE 2K25 is considering a change of pace. Maybe WWE 2K25 will leave the older consoles behind and deliver something that takes proper advantage of the newer systems, but that's still up in the air at this point.

WWE 2K25 Confirmed by Take-Two

WWE 2K25 Gets Exciting Update from Take-Two (2)

Another possibility is that WWE 2K25 could be coming to the Nintendo Switch. The previous two WWE 2K games skipped the Switch, but there is a long history of WWE games on Nintendo platforms, even when they have been underpowered compared to other consoles in that same generation. Visual Concepts and 2K make it a point to release games like NBA 2K25 on the Switch, so it seems like a missed opportunity not to do the same for WWE 2K. Whatever the case may be, fans should find out more about WWE 2K25's targeted platforms when the reveal happens, whether that's at the Royal Rumble next year or some other time.

The information on WWE 2K25 came from Take-Two's latest financial report, which also provided insight on some of the company's other upcoming games. NBA 2K25 was mentioned, as was Civilization 7, Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, CSR Racing 3, Ken Levine's Judas, and, of course, Grand Theft Auto 6. According to the report, the Grand Theft Auto 6 release date is still set for fall 2025, so next year should be a massive one for Take-Two.

WWE 2K25 Gets Exciting Update from Take-Two (3)
WWE 2K24

2K and Visual Concept's WWE 2K24 highlights a few of WrestleMania's greatest moments through a Showcase dedicated to the legendary event. The game also has MyRise, MyGM, MyFaction, and many new and returning modes and features.

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WWE 2K25 Gets Exciting Update from Take-Two (7) OpenCritic Reviews
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WWE 2K
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PC , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

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March 8, 2024
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Visual Concepts
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2K

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Online Multiplayer , Local Multiplayer

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Proprietary Engine

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T For Teen Due To Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence

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WWE 2K25 Gets Exciting Update from Take-Two (2024)

FAQs

Who makes the WWE games? ›

From 2000 to 2018, the series was primarily developed by Yuke's; Visual Concepts has been the lead developer since 2019.

How many WWE 2KS are there? ›

History and development
2000WWF SmackDown!
2016WWE 2K17
2017WWE 2K18
2018WWE 2K19
2019WWE 2K20
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When was the first WWE game? ›

WWF Superstars was released in 1989. This was the first WWF/E arcade video game. WWF WrestleFest was developed by Technōs Japan and released in 1991, distributed by Technōs in Japan and North America and by Tecmo in Europe and Australasia.

Who fully owns WWE? ›

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is an American professional wrestling promotion. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority-owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings.

Will there be WWE 2K24? ›

WWE 2K24 will release worldwide on Friday March 8th, 2024.

When was WWE first started? ›

The history of American professional wrestling promotion WWE dates back to the early 1950s when it was founded on January 7, 1953 as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC).

What was the first ever first blood match in WWE? ›

During the first-ever First Blood match which was between Kane and Stone Cold Steve Austin at King of the Ring in May 1998, the cell used earlier in the night was lowered.

Is WWE games made by EA? ›

WWE Raw is a series of professional wrestling video games published by EA Sports, and formerly Interplay Entertainment.

Who currently makes WWE themes? ›

780 Third Avenue, New York City, U.S. Historically, most WWE entrance themes have been created by Jim Johnston since the 1980s, while in recent times, themes have been written or performed by John Alicastro and Mike Lauri, known collectively as CFO$ from 2012 to 2019.

Who is making the next WWE game? ›

WWE 2K24, the newest installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, will be coming soon for PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

Who made the WWE 2K23? ›

A: WWE 2K23 was developed by Visual Concepts. Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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