Summary
WWE 2K25hasofficially revealed its first cover star, and it’s none other than the legendary Undertaker. The newest installment in theWWE 2Kfranchise has slowly been revealing gameplay features and character models to hype up fans before its release.
As with previous releases,WWE 2Ktypically begins sharing more about cover stars, gameplay, and other features around this time. In 2024, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair were featured onWWE 2K24’s covers, along with a special edition commemorating the 40-year legacy ofWrestleMania.
WhileWWE 2K25hasn’t revealed its cover stars from the current roster, it was recently shared on social media that The Undertaker is fronting the Deadman Edition of the game. This special release may pay homage to the legendary wrestler’s impressive career as he celebrates the 35th year of his debut later in 2025. The features players can expect in the Deadman Edition are still unknown, but it’s possible thatWWE 2K25will pay homage to The Undertaker’s most iconic matches, from his Brothers of Destruction tag matches with Kane to his undefeatedWrestleManiastreak.
WWE 2K25 Deadman Edition Release Date
WWE and developer 2K have yet to reveal the official release date ofWWE 2K25, but the latter wrote on itswebsitethat it will share more information on Jun 23, 2025. Thepast threeWWE 2Kgames came out in March, which is aroundWrestleManiaseason, so it’s likely that the next installment might follow the same trend.
ManyWWE 2Kfans expressed their excitement after seeing The Undertaker’s cover variant forWWE 2K25. Some are also speculating if the game will give them a chance tobreak The Undertaker’s WWE streakin a special match mode. Meanwhile, a select few were unimpressed to see The Undertaker as a cover star again because other WWE games have featured him heavily in the past.
WWE 2K25’s main cover starsstill remain unknown, and many fans are unsure what to expect, as many standout talents have taken the stage over the past year. One seemingly plausible choice is Roman Reigns because of an exchange during the premiere ofRawon Netflix, in which Paul Heyman told the wrestler that he needed “a platform from which the whole world can acknowledge you.” Another popular choice is CM Punk, who has seen attention-grabbing storylines and performances since he returned last year. On the women’s side, Liv Morgan and Tiffany Stratton are popular choices because of their impactful stories and title runs.
WWE 2K
WWE video games have always been popular, as the over-the-top action of pro wrestling makes for great gaming fun, especially with friends.2K Sports began publishing WWE games in 2013 and have taken the series down a more serious, simulation-style route. The franchise looked to be dead and buried after the disastrous WWE 2K20, though it seems to have found its feet again.
