WWE 2K25

"WWE 2K25 isn’t a perfect wrestling game, but it comes pretty darn close. Refinements to zanier match types such as Special Referee – which is now applicable outside of one-on-one bouts – and Backstage Brawl are appreciated, while the inclusion …"

"The additions and improvements made in WWE 2K25 more than justify the series&s; annual cadence, but new mode The Island shows us a potentially grim future of monetisation and pay-to-win practices."

"For the fourth year running, 2K and Visual Concepts have produced a high quality wrestling game that&s;s absolutely overflowing with content. While not every change sticks the landing and The Island is a potentially worrying omen for the future of …"

"Where in-ring action is concerned, this is right on the cusp of being a five-star wrestling sim. But it has to lose a star for its cash-grab modes, which land as snugly as a Logan Paul brass knuckle shot to …"

"My time with WWE 2K25 is one of mixed emotions. So much of the game is great, but it’s the same stuff that has been great for some time. It’s a worthy addition to 2K25’s redemption arc, but one that …"

"With a string of improvements across all its existing modes, WWE 2K25 outdoes its predecessor in pretty much every way. The weak link is the new Island mode with its cynical pay-to-win mechanics, but throw a Cena taunt in its …"

"WWE 2K25 moves in the groove of the previous version, which was already excellent, by the way. The main addition is The Island mode, which, however, still appears immature (and a bit of a money-spinner). The rest of the game …"

"WWE 2K25 remains a good game, but the cracks are beginning to show. The addition of Chain Wrestling is awesome, but the increased prevalence of Trading Blows slows down the game greatly. The large roster is great, but we could …"

"That said, WWE 2K25 is a great game. Despite having an old engine that needs to be updated, its features and modes have truly made me acknowledge how gamers can strive for greatness when playing it. Whether you play online …"

"WWE 2K25 is a fantastic, fully-featured wrestling game that marks the best entry the series has seen in years."

"WWE 2K25 is a banner year for the franchise. It’s easily the most refined entry yet, bursting with ways to play and the series’ largest roster to date, which is sure to please virtually everyone no matter which era of …"

"While WWE 2K22 will always hold a special place in my heart for its return to the right path, this new installment, arriving three years later, has all the potential to become the "favorite" title for many ."

"WWE 2K25 could be the series&s; last babyface moment before a heel turn in 2026."

"WWE 2K25 stakes its claim as not just one of the best wrestling games ever made but also an all-time great sports game. There&s;s an impressive amount of content that will keep you busy long after WrestleMania season ends."

"As a new player, I was floored by the character creator, impressed by the roster, and almost overwhelmed by the amount of content available."

"WWE 2K25 is a healthy year-over-year improvement from last year&s;s game. The core in-ring action flies better thanks to the revamped technical wrestling mini-game and the meaty showcase and MyRise modes encourage playing through new additions like Bloodline rules and …"

"For me, returning to wrestling games with WWE 2k25 is like returning to your hometown after being gone for a decade. The bones are still there, you can see the resemblance in the local landmarks, but the people are different. …"

"While WWE 2K25 tries to be more than just a yearly roster update thanks to its new features, the game tends to trip over itself with its ambitious new stories, while also hamstringing the PC release with strange decisions like …"

"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 …"

"Despite capitalism rearing its ugly head, WWE 2K25, like the WWE itself, is in a stable place, a leader worth acknowledging."

"After years of steady growth, Visual Concepts-branded wrestling is slowing down. The main new features of the 2025 season are not entirely convincing: the Showcase dedicated to the Bloodline stable does not involve as much as those dedicated to Cena …"

"Every game mode and feature in WWE 2K25 isn&s;t going to be for everyone, and that&s;s okay. Regardless of whether you&s;ll spend your time battling through the campaign, taking a Bloodline history lesson or strolling around the micro-transaction-riddled The Island, …"

"But what matters most is when the bell rings, and taking control of this massive roster and mixing it up – regardless of gender – across a now-impressive selection of stipulations is a blast. Although it’s the only real game …"

"WWE 2K largely shines for another year, but it offers up one major new mode that elicits go-home heat in its inaugural form."

"The game feels a lot smoother when compared to prior years and between the roster size and the game modes updates, you are in for hours of enjoyable playtime. The Island is only available on PlayStation and Xbox, however, it …"

"WWE 2K25 is everything it needs to be. Entertaining, chaotic and fun. That being said if commentary and AI would have been improved, we could have experienced a more flawless experience."

"WWE 2K25 doesn’t manage to build on the momentum created by the last few entries in the series. For every step forward, such as online MyGM or the varied Bloodline 2K Showcase, there’s a step back, like the lifeless MyRise …"

"WWE 2K25 powerbombs onto Switch 2 in an excellent port that holds its own against the likes of the PS5 version, and keeps the action smooth and silky, even when you start piling on the wrestlers in a Royal Rumble.With …"

""Do you think you have what it takes?" legendary WWE manager Paul Heyman asks you upon firing up WWE 2K25 for the first time. It&s;s a familiar..."

"WWE 2K25 continues the series&s; upward trend, with significant gameplay improvements and welcome tweaks to existing modes, including an excellent Showcase that somehow surpasses last year&s;s. The problem is that its only setback is a pretty big one: the highly …"

"WWE 2K25 is an exceptionally good video game. It&s;s chock full of well-realised modes and is an absolute blast to play. Whether you want to duke it out against the NXT Mutiny brand in MyRise or experience the rise of …"

"While not drastically different, there are enough new little features added to every inch of this iteration that make it well worth climbing back into the ring."