WWE 2K26 Gets CM Punk Cover, Launch Date, And A Host Of New Features

"WWE 2K26 is coming in March, and after revealing the covers for its special Attitude Era and King of Kings editions, we finally know who the primary cover superstar is. That would be The Best in the World and current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, who graces the cover of a WWE game for the first time since 2012. In a virtual preview event with developer Visual Concepts, we learned all about what the next WWE 2K game has in store."

"Additionally, former TNA World Champion and recent WWE signee Joe Hendry will be included as a pre-order bonus. When asked if Lucha Libre AAA, which WWE acquired in 2025, would have any representation in WWE 2K26, Visual Concepts coyley replied, "Maybe. Stay tuned." It's worth noting that the game's website features a teaser of a desk laden with WWE easter eggs and one suspiciously prominent photo of an iguana, potentially a nod to AAA star Mr. Iguana."

"WWE 2K26 will introduce four new match types: Inferno, I Quit, Three Stages of Hell, and Dumpster. Like 2K25, every match can be contested under intergender rules, so male and female wrestlers can compete against each other. The commentary teams now include Wade Barrett and Booker T as well. Before the match starts, you can spice up and have more agency during introductions thanks to more interactive entrances. As superstars make their way to the ring, you can now toggle one of three pre-set special animations and interactions based on superstar"

WWE 2K26 launches in March with CM Punk as the primary cover superstar and drops PlayStation 4 and Xbox One support for the generation. The game features over 400 superstars at launch, including current talent, legends, and a Joe Hendry pre-order bonus. Visual Concepts teased possible Lucha Libre AAA representation. New content includes four match types—Inferno, I Quit, Three Stages of Hell, and Dumpster—universal intergender rules, reworked gameplay mechanics, added weapons, more interactive entrances with selectable animations, updated commentary featuring Wade Barrett and Booker T, and the largest day-one roster to date.

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