WWE 2K25

WWE 2K25 largely builds on the mechanics of its predecessor, including the returning "Chain Wrestling" mechanic, the new "Giant" class of wrestler (which have an additional life bar that must be drained before they are able to take damage), and new gimmick match modes such as "Underground" and "Bloodline Rules" (a no-disqualifications match inspired by the WrestleMania XL night 2 main event, which gives the wrestlers an ability granting up to three run ins who stay in the ring after they have been summoned). 2K25 is the first entry in the WWE 2K franchise to support intergender matches since WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009.

The Showcase mode is themed around The Bloodline and the Anoaʻi family, highlighting members such as Rikishi, Roman Reigns, Tamina Snuka, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey), and Yokozuna. MyFaction, MyGM, and Universe mode also make returns, with MyGM adding support for online simulation matches, alongside the addition of eight new managers (Ava, Nick Aldis, Shawn Michaels, Sensational Sherri, Miss Elizabeth, Armando Estrada, Mr. Fuji and CM Punk) and a new brand, NXT Mutiny, a fictional version of NXT, which was under control by Mutiny, as shown in MyRise's Munity storyline, and Universe reinstating support for promos. The MyRise campaign mode, entitled "Mutiny", follows a group of NXT wrestlers, known as "Mutiny", attempting to take over Raw and SmackDown for control of WWE. A new mode known as "The Island", which is exclusive to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2, is an online PvPvE mode modelled after "The City" from recent NBA 2K games, which takes place in a Samoa-inspired setting and uses players' custom wrestlers.

During the Raw premiere on Netflix on January 6, during a segment with Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman, WWE 2K25 was teased after Reigns told Heyman of his plans of having a massive platform to "acknowledge" the entire world as the "Tribal Chief", following his victory over Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match, on January 27. On that aforementioned date, on an episode of Raw, Heyman revealed that Reigns would be the standard edition's main cover star for WWE 2K25. 2K then released a trailer the following day showcasing gameplay, special edition game covers, and upcoming dates for pre-orders.

On February 6, IGN released the first full gameplay trailer.

WWE 2K25 received "generally favorable reviews", according to review aggregator website Metacritic. On OpenCritic, the game received a "strong" rating according to 87 percent of critics' recommendations.

IGN felt that the game was improved over 2K24, noting that "it looks fantastic, still feels good, and there's a lot of it, including small but welcome updates like intergender matches or bigger updates like the new MyRise and Showcase modes"—with the latter being complimented for presentation improvements (such as in-engine cutscenes for in-match scenes that had used archive footage in 2K24). The Island was considered to be a "cool idea" with possibilities, but was criticised as being "mostly quiet, empty, and boring" in execution, and containing multiplayer PvP fights that were largely pay-to-win and dominated by "whales who will spend inordinate amounts to make their customized wrestlers beasts off the bat."