WWE 2K25 Adds Surprise SmackDown Star to the Roster

WWE 2K25 surprised fans with the addition of SmackDown star Aleister Black to the roster, just in time for the game's Switch 2 launch. First released in March 2025, WWE 2K25 features current superstars and well-known legends, especially those who are part of The Bloodline, in the franchise's biggest roster to date.

WWE 2K25 has a stacked lineup of DLC planned out for this year, which include wrestlers like Jordynne Grace and Mark Henry and special guests like NBA player Tyrese Haliburton and streamer KSI. From time to time, the game adds more wrestlers who have made waves in WWE programming lately with their performance and charisma inside and outside the ring.

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One surprise drop is Aleister Black as part of the WrestleMania 41 pack, which will be available starting July 23, the same date as WWE 2K25 Switch 2 release. Black returned to WWE back in April after his stint at AEW, receiving loud cheers from fans after attacking The Miz on SmackDown. In a two-minute clip uploaded on Twitter, WWE 2K25 showcased Black's detailed model and haunting entrance sequence.

WWE 2K25 WrestleMania 41 Pack Inclusions

New playable superstar Aleister Black
Alternate attire for Cody Rhodes
Alternate attire for Jey Uso
WrestleMania 41 Arena

Aside from Black, the WrestleMania 41 pack will also include alternate costumes for Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. According to WWE 2K25's website, the expansion will also include the WrestleMania 41 Arena, featuring the iconic Las Vegas-themed decorations and structures from the annual WWE PPV.

Many WWE 2K25 fans expressed their excitement about the upcoming additions to the game, especially the chance to play as Black. The last time Black was featured in the franchise was in WWE 2K20, and he was suddenly released from WWE in 2021 as well, so many fans missed seeing him as a playable wrestler.

Aleister Black is also a playable character in AEW Fight Forever under the name Malakai Black.

With WWE 2K25 now on the Switch 2, many fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the game on the handheld device and utilize crossplay to enjoy matches with friends. Based on the official trailer, the Switch 2 version of the game seems to have graphics that are comparable to those of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox versions. This is great news for fans who want to experience immersive wrestling gameplay that doesn't scrimp on quality even while on the go.

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