WWE 2K26 full details announced
The hype for WWE 2K26 is now in full swing with some more details about the game now being revealed.
WWE and 2K Games announced this morning that CM Punk will serve as the cover star of WWE 2K26. The game is set to be released on Friday, March 13 — and 2K is touting that it will feature the largest roster in franchise history. There will be more than 400 wrestlers/legends on the roster, with the following names already confirmed:
- CM Punk
- John Cena
- Randy Savage
- Rhea Ripley
- Cody Rhodes
- Roman Reigns
- IYO SKY
- Andre the Giant
- Drew McIntyre
- Bron Breakker
- Roddy Piper
- Seth Rollins
- Logan Paul
- Stephanie Vaquer
- Eddie Guerrero
- Liv Morgan
- Bret Hart
- Penta
- Charlotte Flair
- Randy Orton
- Rey Fenix
- Rusev
- Blake Monroe
Joe Hendry is also in WWE 2K26 as the pre-order bonus character for the standard edition of the game.
Four new match types will be featured, giving you the ability to play in inferno matches, dumpster matches, I Quit matches, and Three Stages of Hell.
Along with being the cover star, Punk is the focus of this year’s Showcase mode, which allows you to play through some of his past matches and other dream bouts:
CM Punk jumps through time to relive incredible moments from his career. Narrated by ‘The Best in the World’ himself, players will relive iconic matches and battle against WWE Legends in Fantasy Warfare. For those who want to truly prove their mettle, the Showcase Gauntlet looks to push players to their limits! CM Punk’s rise, rebellion, and return make this the most personal 2K Showcase yet.
WWE 2K26 is being released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Early access begins on March 6 for those who pre-order either of the three most expensive editions of the game. Here are full pricing details:
- Standard edition: $69.99 USD
- King of Kings edition: $99.99 USD
- Attitude Era edition: $129.99 USD
- Monday Night War edition: $149.99 USD
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