WWE 2K26 has finally given the long-leaked information blowout for this year’s entry. CM Punk graces the cover, 4 new game modes are coming, and a whole lot more.
The Features
I’ve reviewed the last few years of WWE 2K games. Today, after numerous leaks, we get the full information blowout on this year’s title. The highlights are:
- CM Punk on the Cover and star of the CM Punked ‘personal journey’ mode
- 400+ playable characters at launch
- Four new match types: I Quit, Inferno, Three Stages of Hell, and Dumpster
- 200 slots available in the Creation Suite
- MyGM will feature more shows and higher player counts in matches
- MyRISE focuses on replayability via heroic or villainous choices
- ‘Universe – the Draft’ allows players to create a wrestling Universe with complete control
- The Island mode comes to PC with new storylines and environments
- MyFACTION returns with a focus on chemistry
- Ringside Passes bring more DLC via battle passes.
Four Editions
The game will be available in a variety of packages, each with its own cost and DLC options. They are:
- Standard Edition ($69.99) Out March 13th – Pre-Order Bonus Offer: Players who pre-order the WWE 2K26 Standard Edition will receive the Joe Hendry Pack*, a bonus pack of content containing playable Superstar Joe Hendry, a Joe Hendry shirt cosmetic item, Joe Hendry MyFACTION EVO card, and Joe Hendry Spin Island Emote.
- King of Kings Edition ($99.99) Out March 6th – King of Kings Edition includes the Standard Edition, Joe Hendry Pack, Ringside Pass Premium Season 1, and 32,500 VC, plus the King of Kings Pack, which includes playable Superstars Triple H ‘98 and Stephanie McMahon ‘00, and a “Triple H Signature Taunt” Emote for The Island. King of Kings edition is available seven days ahead of the standard edition
- Attitude Era Edition ($129.99) – Out March 6th – In addition to all content included in the King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition includes access to Ringside Pass Premium Seasons 1-4, plus the Attitude Era Edition Pack, which features playable Superstars The Rock ‘99, Kane ‘98, and Chyna ‘97, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin “Rattlesnake” and The Rock “People’s Champ” MyFACTION EVO cards, the Raw is War ‘98 Arena, and Undertaker “Thumb Across the Neck” and Shawn Michaels “DX Crotch Chop” Emotes for The Island. The Superstar Mega-Boost is also included, which grants 200 MySUPERSTAR attribute points for MyRISE plus 100,000 VC. Attitude Era Edition is available seven days ahead of the standard edition
- Monday Night War Edition ($149.99) – Out March 6th – In addition to all content included in the Attitude Era Edition, Monday Night War Edition includes access to Ringside Pass Premium Seasons 1-6, plus the Monday Night War Edition Pack, which features playable Superstars Shawn Michaels DX, Macho Man Randy Savage ‘98, Rowdy Roddy Piper ‘98, the WCW Thunder ‘98 Arena, and a Diamond Dallas Page “Bang!” Emote for The Island. Monday Night War Edition also grants entitlement for the WrestleMania 42 Pack, which includes the WrestleMania 42 Arena and three WrestleMania 42 Superstar Persona Cards to be automatically entitled post-launch.**** Monday Night War Edition will be available seven days ahead of the standard edition
See you in March
That’s a lot of editions for a lot of money. Keep an eye on Xbox Era moving forward as I hope to review this release at or closer to its launch.
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