WWE 2K25: Early Glimpses and Roster Speculation
Xbox recently offered a sneak peek at WWE 2K25, revealing screenshots featuring CM Punk, Damien Priest, Liv Morgan, and Cody Rhodes, strongly suggesting their inclusion as playable characters. While no official release date has been announced, speculation points towards a March 2025 launch, mirroring the release schedule of its predecessor. The game's cover star remains a mystery, although leaks suggest a potential candidate, with official confirmation promised for January 28, 2025.
Initial buzz focused on the cover athlete, a coveted position previously held by wrestling legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, as well as current stars such as Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair. While a Steam page leak hints at the identity of the WWE 2K25 cover star, Xbox's Twitter post remains the only official source of information.
The Xbox tweet, celebrating WWE RAW's Netflix debut, showcased updated character models and attires for Liv Morgan, Cody Rhodes, Damien Priest, and CM Punk. This fueled fan discussions, including inquiries about potential Xbox Game Pass availability. Many praised the improved likeness of Cody Rhodes and Liv Morgan compared to previous iterations.
Confirmed Playable Characters:
- CM Punk
- Damien Priest
- Liv Morgan
- Cody Rhodes
Although these four wrestlers are confirmed, the full WWE 2K25 roster remains undisclosed. Given significant roster changes within WWE, fans eagerly anticipate the inclusion of their favorites, with strong hopes for characters like Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and the newly revamped Wyatt Six.
While the announcement originated from Xbox, the game is expected to launch on PlayStation and PC platforms as well. Whether it will be exclusive to current-gen consoles remains unconfirmed. A link in the comments of the WWE Games Twitter post directs to a wishlist page displaying Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam logos, reiterating the January 28, 2025, date for further details.
