WWE 2K26 is officially set to release on March 13, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC (Steam), and the Nintendo Switch 2. This year’s installment retired the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the series.
Highest-Rated Superstars
John Cena has a perfect rating of 100. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Roman Reigns ’22 share an overall rating of 97. On the women’s side, Rhea Ripley continues to dominate as the highest-rated female superstar, with an overall rating of 96. Following her are Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair, both tied at 94.
Top male stars
- John Cena 100
- “Stone Cold” Steve Austin — 97
- Roman Reigns ’22 — 97
- John Cena ’12 — 96
- The Rock ’01 — 96
- The Undertaker — 96
- “Stone Cold” Steve Austin ’00 — 95
- The Rock — 95
- Cody Rhodes — 95
- Roman Reigns — 95
- John Cena ’15 — 95
Top female stars
- Rhea Ripley — 96
- Becky Lynch — 94
- Bianca Belair — 94
- Charlotte Flair — 93
- Iyo Sky — 93
- Naomi — 92
- Stephanie Vaquer — 92
- Liv Morgan — 92
- AJ Lee ’15 — 92
- Tiffany Stratton — 91
- Asuka — 91
- Alundra Blayze ’94 — 91
Cover Stars and Special Editions
The game features four distinct editions, each with its own cover art:
- Standard Edition: Headlined by CM Punk, who also serves as the focal point of this year’s 2K Showcase mode.
- King of Kings Edition: Features Triple H in a career-spanning celebration.
- Attitude Era Edition: Showcases 12 legends from the era, led by Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock.
- Monday Night War Edition: A “super-premium” edition pitting WWE Raw legends against WCW Nitro icons.
New Gameplay Features
WWE 2K26 introduces several requested features and match types:
- New Match Types: The Dumpster Match makes its series debut, alongside the return of the “I Quit”, Inferno, and 3 Stages of Hell matches.
- Enhanced Creation Suite: The Nintendo Switch 2 version offers touchscreen and mouse support for more precise face and body painting in the Creation Suite.
- Roster Size: The game boasts a massive roster of over 400 Superstars and Legends, including the pre-order bonus of Joe Hendry.
