WWE 2K25 Does What the Stamford-Based Promotion Has So Cautiously Avoided for All These Years

Intergender wrestling has been an aspect that the WWE has had a cautious approach to over the years. We have rarely seen male and female competitors face each other in direct competition in the WWE. It could be because of any number of reasons, from concerns about advertiser reactions to the company’s family-friendly image.

In a surprising move though, this will change with the upcoming release of WWE 2K25 which is reintroducing intergender matches. Coming out on March 14, the game features the biggest roster ever in a WWE game, and with intergender matches, it is set to push the franchise into new territory. One that WWE itself has hesitated to explore in its televised side of operations.

Intergender matches have been absent from the WWE 2K series for years, despite their previous presence in older wrestling games. WWE’s real-world restrictions on male vs. female matches have made it even more unlikely that the feature would make a comeback. Luckily for us, WWE 2K25 is bringing back intergender wrestling and will let male and female stars compete against one another in all game modes. You can check out the full details here.

This feature hasn’t just been a big request from us players, even WWE stars like Rhea Ripley have talked about how they want to see these matches return to the games. Back in 2023, Rhea Ripley talked to GamesHub about this very topic and explained that intergender wrestling is a part of WWE history and it should be in more games.

It is a game, so I feel like there’s no limitations to what you could do. I’ve done these things – they’re part of history. You can’t erase history. I think it would be cool if we could add intergender wrestling into 2K, even if it’s WWE 2K24. I would definitely put myself against a lot of men that I would want to wrestle.

With WWE 2K25, that vision becomes reality. Players can finally recreate classic intergender showdowns, book dream matches that WWE would never allow, and even introduce custom-created Superstars into mixed-gender battles. You can now create your dream matches that you’d never see on television.

This isn’t the only interesting thing about the upcoming title though. WWE 2K25 will also feature an entirely new way to experience the WWE Universe with The Island. Exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, The Island is an open-world hub where players can complete quests, challenge other wrestlers, and work toward earning a spot in The Bloodline.

The game also introduces the Bloodline’s Dynasty Showcase, a tribute to the legendary Anoa’i wrestling family. Hosted by Paul Heyman, this mode will let us see all the iconic moments in the history of Roman Reigns’ Bloodline faction. We can expect to see stars like The Rock, Yokozuna, and Solo Sikoa. There’s no mention of a Create-A-Finisher return though.

We’re also gonna see some familiar modes make a return with some improvements. MyGM now supports online multiplayer for up to four players so we can draft rosters and compete against one another in long-term brand management. MyFACTION has been expanded with new content, including 50 additional stages and updated faction wars.

What kind of early expressions do you have of WWE 2K25? Let us know your thoughts!