Summary
- Kane's classic 90s costume in WWE 2K25 inspires fan recreations.
- WWE 2K25's character creation suite allows fans to replicate classic superstars like Kane's iconic 1997 appearance.
- Bloodline and Deadman edition pre-orders offer early access to WWE 2K25.
Kane’s classic 90s costume has inspired many imitators on the independent wrestling circuit, and a WWE 2K25 player has recreated them in-game. While everyone else has to wait until March 14 to dive into WWE 2K25, those who pre-ordered the special Bloodline or Deadman editions can already check out the latest installment in the WWE 2K series. The Bloodline-centric 2K Showcase Mode and new multiplayer Island are the main attractions this year, but there is also plenty of fun to be had with WWE 2K25’s classic character creation suite.
One particularly popular use for WWE 2K25’s character creation tools is to replicate classic superstars who still aren’t featured in the game’s official roster - such as Kane’s iconic masked variant from his original debut in the late 90s. Much to the disappointment of fans who grew up during the Big Red Machine’s classic run, only his modern-day masked appearance and unmasked costume from 2010 have been included as playable characters in the past few WWE 2K titles.
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Luckily, Kane’s original mask and bodysuit are available for use in the WWE 2K25 character creation suite, allowing fans to not only recreate the classic Big Red Machine, but many of the color schemes worn by other wrestlers paying homage to him outside of WWE. Reddit user SuperGwarioBros took the opportunity to do exactly that, showing off their custom renditions of Kane’s original 1997 appearance, the indie wrestler Blue Kane (or “Blue Pain” as he is sometimes called), the peppermint-themed Kandy Kane, the pink-and-teal colored Gayne, the white-clad Kokane, and a green variant named “Hurrikane” - an apparent tribute to Kane’s fellow WWE superstar and former tag-team partner The Hurricane.
WWE 2K25 Player Recreates Indie Kane Impersonators
There are plenty of other Kane variants that could serve as great inspiration for WWE 2K25 players, such as the appropriately-named Yellow Kane. Other Reddit users in the comment section of SuperGwarioBros’s r/WWEGames post have jokingly compared the many existing Kane clones to the Power Rangers or the different color-swapped ninjas of the Mortal Kombat franchise, and even joked about completely unrelated people like English soccer player Harry Kane eventually joining the list.
While many of these fans wish that Kane’s 1997 variant was readily available as part of WWE 2K25’s playable roster, they are nonetheless excited for the new game and its many possible dream matches - including a hypothetical confrontation between Kane and legendary TNA superstar Abyss. There will be plenty of other surprise roster additions and future DLC when WWE 2K25 finally launches in full later this week, and some players who pre-ordered the game are already enjoying the carnage and chaos of the latest wrestling sim.
WWE 2K25
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- March 14, 2025
- ESRB
- Teen // Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Visual Concepts
- Publisher(s)
- 2K Sports
WHERE TO PLAY
Celebrate The Bloodline in Showcase. Compete online in MyGM. Expanded gameplay includes intergender wrestling, chain wrestling, barricade diving, the return of Promos + much more!
A ROSTER FOR THE AGES
WWE 2K25 brings you an unparalleled lineup of current Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers. The 300+ stacked roster spans multiple generations and features Seth "Freakin" Rollins, Undertaker, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Jade Cargill, and more.
2K SHOWCASE: THE BLOODLINE'S DYNASTY
The all-new Showcase, hosted by “The Wiseman” Paul Heyman, celebrates one of the most historic family dynasties in wrestling. Relive legendary showdowns or dream matches between The Bloodline and WWE Superstars and Legends.
A UNIFIED MyRISE
Your Superstar takes center stage in an all-new intergender storyline with new brawl environments, unlockable arenas, characters, objects and more.
MyGM GOES WORLDWIDE
Take your show on the road with MyGM 4-player online multiplayer! Draft WWE Superstars and Legends to your show’s roster and lead your brand through multi-week seasons.
YOUR UNIVERSE, YOUR WAY
New upgrades give greater control over your Universe experience. Promos are back with multiple types and outcomes featuring new cutscenes and branching choices.
EXPANDED GAMEPLAY
Intergender wrestling makes its long-awaited debut in the WWE 2K franchise! Additional features include the return of chain wrestling, the Underground and Bloodline Rules match types, barricade diving, plus much more.
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Multiplayer, Local Co-Op
- Prequel(s)
- WWE 2K24
- Franchise
- WWE 2K
- Number of Players
- 1-8
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- March 14, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- March 14, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- March 14, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Wrestling, Sports
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- Local Co-Op Support
- Yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
