WWE 2K26 may feature one of the most beloved eras of the wrestling organization as its main focus, bringing fans back to the "Attitude Era." The annual wrestling franchise from developer 2K has often focused in on particular WWE wrestlers and eras for each entry in the series, with last year's WWE 2K25 being no different. WWE 2K25 starred Roman Reigns as its cover athlete and boasted The Bloodline faction in much of its marketing, alongside the addition of The Island as WWE 2K's newest major game mode. Now, 2K may already be getting fans ready for big things to come.
While 2K has yet to officially reveal WWE 2K26, early information from the game has teased a plethora of exciting features. A social media post from WWE referee Adrian Butler sparked speculation that wrestlers from Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide may appear in WWE 2K26. Fiscal reports from Take-Two have also started to give fans an idea of when WWE 2K26 may release, with the current schedule suggesting that WWE 2K's next game will likely follow its typical March release windows. A new video from Logan Paul may now hint that WWE 2K26 is bringing things back to the Attitude Era.
New Video Teases WWE 2K26's Attitude Era Logo
A recent YouTube video shared by Logan Paul could be dropping a major hint about WWE 2K26. Within the video, when talking about his fight with Bradley Martyn, Paul includes footage of a promo shoot for the WWE, featuring the WWE 2K26 logo in the background. The logo notably contains an older logo for the wrestling organization, matching the WWE's logo from the early and mid-2000s. The logo heavily suggests that WWE 2K26 may be putting the focus on an older era of the organization, likely either the Attitude Era or the Ruthless Aggression Era. Neither Take-Two nor 2K have officially confirmed any details about WWE 2K26's focus yet.
A return to the Attitude Era would likely put the focus on some of the most beloved superstars in WWE history. The era, highlighted by its unpredictable and violent style of wrestling, featured the rise of popular wrestlers like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, and The Rock, among several others. The Attitude Era also played host to WWE's clash with upcoming rival WCW, which began to poach some big-name WWE stars like Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash. The Attitude Era is often remembered as one of the greatest eras in WWE history, with many of its biggest stars still beloved today.
The Attitude Era Left a Lasting Legacy on WWE
While WWE 2K26 may put its full focus on the Attitude Era, it has been far from forgotten in modern games. WWE 2K continues to include some of the most beloved wrestlers of the Attitude Era in modern games, including long-retired stars like Bret Hart and Mick Foley. One of the release editions of WWE 2K25 even featured an homage to one of the Attitude Era's most prolific talents, with the "Deadman Edition" including special content themed around The Undertaker. 2K25 also received an "Attitude Era" DLC pack, adding more wrestlers like Mark Henry and "Road Dogg" Jesse James.
While WWE 2K26 has yet to be officially revealed, fans likely won't have to wait much longer to learn all about the new game. Reports have suggested that 2K and Take-Two have already begun filming commercials for WWE 2K26, with Logan Paul's recent promo potentially included. Fans have also speculated that the upcoming Royal Rumble may play host to WWE 2K26's official reveal trailer, with the event set to run at the end of January. WWE 2K26 may be putting one of WWE's most prolific eras in the spotlight, with more information expected to come sooner rather than later.
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
- Genre(s)
- Wrestling, Sports
