Summary
WWE 2K25may have just teased the return of intergender matches. With many fans already looking forward toWWE 2K25, many speculations and rumors are currently circulating the internet. With the successWWE 2K24had, the WWE Universe is hoping that the developers can keep building on the newly revitalized formula by adding more of the much-requested features that players have wanted all these years.
While it has been said thatWWE 2K25will reveal more informationby January 27, the WWE fandom has been heavily discussing many of the rumors and ideas that could be added to the next iteration of the game. Some fans have been digging deep from previous years' interviews with the developers regarding possible additions toWWE 2K25, while some have found leaks about who might be included on the roster and on the game’s cover. Surprisingly,WWE 2K25has also started to hype up the game with a video clip that was posted.
In a Twitter post byWWE 2K25, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio cut a back-and-forth promo to promote the upcoming title. While not much was said, Ripley tried to say something along the lines of “some people think that inter…” before being cut off by Mysterio. Many fans have come to believe that Ripley could be hinting at the return of intergender matches. The said feature last appeared inSmackDown vs. Raw 2009, so many gamers have been waiting for 16 years for the feature to return. Some fans may remember thatWWE 2K24previously banned WhatsTheStatusand other community creators for uploading gender-swapped Superstars. That news caused quite a stir, as many players enjoyed being able to lift restrictions when choosing which characters to use against each other.
Why Should Intergender Matches Return in WWE 2K25?
Not surprisingly, fans from the comments section were excited about the tease. While it doesn’t happen as often anymore, WWE programming has had some recent altercations involving opposite genders, with the most current one involving both Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio. The WWE Universe also seems excited about recreating some memorable intergender matches from the past as well. And while fans will have to wait for therelease date ofWWE 2K25to find out if they can relive these moments in-game, the lead-up gives players ample time to revisit some of their favorite intergender feuds.
With a long list of features andupdates fans want to see inWWE 2K25, the developers may have a lot on their plate. However, the potential to surpass the previous year’s game is very high, especially because the franchise has seen an upward trajectory since the release ofWWE 2K22. With the team’s track record of successfully improving features from the previous titles, fans are already expectingWWE 2K25to deliver on many of their requests.
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.
