WWE 2K26 cover star revealed

For the second time in his career, CM Punk is being featured as the cover star of a WWE video game.

Punk was officially unveiled as the cover star for WWE 2K26 during an announcement that was made on Friday’s Royal Rumble kickoff event in Saudi Arabia. The game, which is set to be released on March 13, is now available for pre-order. It will be available on PS5, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

Punk also appeared on the cover of WWE ’13 during his initial run with the company. He’s been back in WWE since November 2023 and is the current World Heavyweight Champion.

“It is my pleasure and my honor. When I was a little kid, I could only dream of being on the cover of a video game,” Punk said at today’s kickoff event. “And now I am joining some esteemed dignitaries that have been on the cover twice. It’s amazing, it’s pretty special we got to do the reveal here today in front of all you wonderful fans. I missed you guys, I love you.”

Punk is also the focus of WWE 2K26’s Showcase mode, where you are able to play through some of his past matches as well as dream-match scenarios.

While the standard edition of the game has Punk on the cover, there are three other editions also being released. The “King of Kings,” “Attitude Era,” and “Monday Night War” editions include early access, extra features, and will be available at a higher price point than the regular game.

The official gameplay trailer for WWE 2K26 is set to air during the Royal Rumble this Saturday. Punk does not have a title defense at the PLE but will be appearing as a panelist on the countdown show.

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Joseph Currier
Joseph Currier

Joseph Currier is the lead editor of F4WOnline.com, directing daily news coverage and writing articles on professional wrestling. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, obtaining a journalism degree in 2016. Joseph joined F4W during his time at UMass and has now been writing about the industry for nearly a decade.

In addition to his work with F4W, Joseph has previously contributed to Sports Illustrated's wrestling coverage. He lives in Massachusetts and is a diehard fan of the Boston sports teams and Liverpool Football Club.