At least 32 different WWE Superstars have been confirmed as playable characters in WWE 2K26, including a few fresh faces and makeovers that bring some of its more tenured wrestlers closer to their modern-day gimmicks and personas. There will surely be a lot more wrestlers added to the next WWE 2K game before its official launch later this year, but fans can get a sneak peek at some of the grapplers they'll be controlling.
WWE 2K25's full launch roster was the biggest for any WWE game ever released, with over 300 wrestlers to choose from, and it only grew from there. With 25 more wrestlers added through its season pass, special edition content that brought in the likes of Brock Lesnar and special versions of John Cena and R-Truth, and unlockable Persona Cards that add variations on several existing Superstars to the in-game roster, the game now sports a total of 436 wrestlers and managers, including never-before-seen pick-ups like Penta, Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, and Oba Femi.
WWE 2K26 Leak Reveals Controversial Mode is Coming Back With Some Potentially Big Changes
A fresh leak suggests that WWE 2K26 could bring back a controversial feature from WWE 2K25, complete with some new content for fans to consider.
WWE 2K26 First Roster Reveals
- Asuka
- Bayley
- Blake Monroe
- CM Punk
- Ethan Page
- Finn Balor
- Grayson Waller
- Iyo Sky
- Jacy Jayne
- Jaida Parker
- Je'Von Evans
- Jey Uso
- Jimmy Uso
- Kofi Kington
- Lash Legend
- Lexis King
- Logan Paul
- Lola Vice
- Lyra Valkyria
- Maxxine Dupri
- Myles Borne
- Oba Femi
- Raquel Rodriguez
- Rhea Ripley
- Ricky Saints
- Roxanne Perez
- Shawn Spears
- Sol Ruca
- Stephanie Vaquer
- Trick Williams
- Xavier Woods
- Zaria
As reported by TheSmackDownHotel, the first batch of wrestlers officially announced for WWE 2K26 has been revealed, and it includes four wrestlers making their grand debut on Visual Concepts' stage. Blake Monroe, Myles Borne, Ricky Saints, and Zaria are all listed as first-timers in a WWE game as additions to WWE's NXT brand. Saints and Monroe were new pick-ups for WWE in 2025, while Borne has been working with NXT since 2022. Zaria, one of the fastest-rising stars among that group, debuted at Halloween Havoc 2024 and has since been involved in feuds and partnerships with some of WWE's top female talent.
As for the returning stars, there are plenty, though the majority come from the current RAW roster. Leaks point to a CM Punk Showcase in WWE 2K26, and the current World Heavyweight Champion is probably the biggest name on the game's roster as it currently stands. Also listed for inclusion in the game are current WWE Women's Champion Stephanie Vaquer, who joined the series through a DLC pack in the middle of last year, World Tag Team Champions Jimmy and Jey Uso, and Women's Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Other popular stars of RAW that players can expect to see in the game are Asuka, Bayley, Finn Balor, Logan Paul, Lyra Valkyria, and The New Day, who will likely finally have their heel personalities coded into the base game.
The SmackDown roster, however, is very light at the moment, and it's missing all of its champions. So far, only Lash Legend and Trick Williams have been confirmed, leaving a hefty number of roster spots open for WWE's weekly Friday night program. That includes Street Fighter movie cast members Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, who are easily two of the biggest names in wrestling, along with WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill, United States Champion Carmelo Hayes, Women's United States Champion Giulia, all members of the Wyatt Sicks, and other popular SmackDown Superstars like Alexa Bliss, Bianca Belair, Jacob Fatu, and Randy Orton. Likewise, Dominic Mysterio and Becky Lynch hold gold on RAW and have not been confirmed yet for WWE 2K26, so there will probably be a lot more reveals to come in the lead-up to the game's release.
In addition to the roster reveals, recent leaks have revealed four new match types for WWE 2K26. The I Quit Match and Inferno Match will reportedly be making their return after having last appeared in WWE 2K14, and an all-new Dumpster Match looks to bring a similar energy to the Ambulance Match and Casket Match types that were added in WWE 2K24. Additionally, Visual Concepts seems to be reviving the 3 Stages of Hell, a best-of-three-falls contest that changes the rules of the match after each victory.
WWE 2K25
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- March 14, 2025
- ESRB
- Teen // Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Visual Concepts
- Publisher(s)
- 2K Sports
WHERE TO PLAY
Celebrate The Bloodline in Showcase. Compete online in MyGM. Expanded gameplay includes intergender wrestling, chain wrestling, barricade diving, the return of Promos + much more!
A ROSTER FOR THE AGES
WWE 2K25 brings you an unparalleled lineup of current Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers. The 300+ stacked roster spans multiple generations and features Seth "Freakin" Rollins, Undertaker, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Jade Cargill, and more.
2K SHOWCASE: THE BLOODLINE'S DYNASTY
The all-new Showcase, hosted by “The Wiseman” Paul Heyman, celebrates one of the most historic family dynasties in wrestling. Relive legendary showdowns or dream matches between The Bloodline and WWE Superstars and Legends.
A UNIFIED MyRISE
Your Superstar takes center stage in an all-new intergender storyline with new brawl environments, unlockable arenas, characters, objects and more.
MyGM GOES WORLDWIDE
Take your show on the road with MyGM 4-player online multiplayer! Draft WWE Superstars and Legends to your show’s roster and lead your brand through multi-week seasons.
YOUR UNIVERSE, YOUR WAY
New upgrades give greater control over your Universe experience. Promos are back with multiple types and outcomes featuring new cutscenes and branching choices.
EXPANDED GAMEPLAY
Intergender wrestling makes its long-awaited debut in the WWE 2K franchise! Additional features include the return of chain wrestling, the Underground and Bloodline Rules match types, barricade diving, plus much more.
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Multiplayer, Local Co-Op
- Prequel(s)
- WWE 2K24
- Franchise
- WWE 2K
- Number of Players
- 1-8
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- March 14, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- March 14, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- March 14, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Wrestling, Sports
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- Local Co-Op Support
- Yes
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
