70
Despite having amazing core gameplay, 2K25 offers half-baked content that brings down the experience, with The Island being an egregious example of a predatory mode designed to make players spend even more money than they already did for a full priced game.
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Despite the fact that its main addition this year is not up to par with the rest of the set, WWE 2K25 is still by its own merits the most complete and refined installment of the series. [Recommended]
70
As befits a good game in this franchise, WWE 2K25 is packed with modes, wrestlers, atmosphere, innovations and more. In that respect, it is a fine addition to the franchise, but there is some room for improvement. For example, the voice-acting could be better, the gameplay is somewhat shallow and the micro-transactions remain somewhat annoying.
3
I paid over 150 dollars and I cannot play as the wrestlers that I want. Some are locked behind the battle pass. This battle pass costs time or money to unlock tiers. I would need to pay 50 dollars to unlock the wrestler I want there.
The other wrestler is locked behind my faction card packs. That is gambling combined with waiting for 2k to decide to make the card available to unlock. There is a challenge right now to unlock a wrestler I want, but I need a card that I literally cannot unlock in order to play the challenge for the wrestler.
The graphics are not too great. The versions of the characters are inconsistent with what they actually looked like. For example Shawn Michaels has a picture from 2005 as his 1998 version. Kane has two sleeves in his 1998 version. The creators did not know much about the wrestlers and did not care to find out.
When wrestling the mechanics are off. The camera angles are bad during tag matches, the tag partners will block the characters. The wrestlers get stuck doing animations. The frame rates drop and players outfits become blurry. It’s just not finished. A lot of arenas and characters are locked behind showcase mode also. I do not like CM Punk. I do not want to play showcase mode. I could go on but this is unacceptable enough for you to understand. This is a poorly executed game.
4
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10
The Game Is The Best Wrestling Game Of All Time And Gm Mode Is Goated Better Than SVR Series
WWE 2K25
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Mar 14, 2025
Metascore
Generally Favorable
80
User score
Mixed or Average
6.4
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Mar 6, 2025
100
WWE 2K25 is the best wrestling game ever made so far. Visual Concepts has refined the series over the years, and this edition delivers more realistic graphics, polished gameplay, and The Island mode, which is the cherry on top.
Mar 28, 2025
85
This is the most polished and content-rich WWE game in years, with refined gameplay, improved animations, and a new open-world mode, The Island, adding fresh challenges. While Showcase mode lacks engaging match choices, the game excels in variety, technical execution, and depth, making it a must-play for wrestling fans.
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47% Positive
77 Ratings
77 Ratings
28% Mixed
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25% Negative
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Mar 5, 2026
10
The Game Is The Best Wrestling Game Of All Time And Gm Mode Is Goated Better Than SVR Series
Feb 9, 2026
10
Although the gameplay is fun at it has been since 2k22
The locked content in stuff like the island and my faction ruins the experience as I don't want to grind nonsense matches for a 2011 Kofi Kingston or whatever Plus the servers are still awful
Apr 1, 2025
80
As the game has updated visuals, new additions to modes, and more microtransactions than a Prime advertisement, WWE2K25 has some bright spots. But it just feels like a superstar that dominated NXT and then was snuffed out when they joined the Main Roster. Better than last year's, but not by much. WWE has a credo: Then, Now, Forever, Together. I want now, now.
Mar 14, 2025
80
WWE 2K25 is the best wrestling game of the modern era, with the improvements made to the gameplay and the 2K Showcase mode being fantastic additions and My Rise featuring the best storyline yet. But it’s let down by modes like The Island and MyFaction that feel tailor-made to get players to open up their wallets and purchase VC.
Mar 10, 2025
80
WWE 2K25 offers a lot of new possibilities for fans of wrestling entertainment with an impressive roster and various improvements and additions. Some problems from earlier games remain however, and with the egregious microtransactions in The Island, the game is held back from the same greatness as its coverstar Roman Reigns.
Apr 22, 2025
70
As befits a good game in this franchise, WWE 2K25 is packed with modes, wrestlers, atmosphere, innovations and more. In that respect, it is a fine addition to the franchise, but there is some room for improvement. For example, the voice-acting could be better, the gameplay is somewhat shallow and the micro-transactions remain somewhat annoying.
Mar 17, 2025
60
WWE 2K25 is far from a perfect game. 2K and Visual Concepts continue to get more ambitious with each passing year. And while that's certainly commendable, WWE 2K25 is a great showcase for the flaws in that mindset. The core of the game they're building on needs serious work, and several modes need a lot more TLC than a few updates a year. However, there is plenty of fun to be had here, and players can definitely make the game last until next March.
Jan 16, 2026
10
Excellent Playstation 5 WWE 2K25 Very Good Really Good Super Very Good Super Really Good
Oct 30, 2025
7
Gameplay is very solid. Showcase mode is really interesting but it can be very frustrating if you want to clear all objectives. Online modes are awful, random cards and lot of grind. And the worst thing is that half of wrestlers are locked and you can purchase them with currency that is so tedious to grind that it's really ridiculous. Creations are as always really great. So it's a solid title but I don't see a point of releasing this game on a year basis.
Oct 1, 2025
4
I liked the gameplay but the my rise was pretty mediocre there is two much intergender match its not realistic and i dont like the replay idea just make a longer my rise with all the payperview and a couple of run for different title
SummaryWWE 2K returns bigger, bolder, and better than ever in a breakthrough year for the franchise! We're preparing to charge down the ramp with game-changing features, iconic Superstars and all the authenticity and action fans love from the best in sports entertainment.
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch 2
Initial Release Date:Mar 14, 2025
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