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WWE 2K26 Release Window Confirmed

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Nov 7, 2025 12:50 PM ET

Highlights

WWE 2K25 prepares to close its content cycle with one final DLC.
Fans are already shifting focus toward what’s next for the series.
Recent reports shed light on the timing for the next WWE 2K game.
More official details are expected to follow soon.

The Final DLC Before the Bell

Just when you thought you could finally give your controller a break, WWE 2K25 pulls you back in for one last main event. With the Saturday Night’s Main Event Pack dropping November 12, the game’s final DLC is set to close out the year with a bang—featuring five all-time legends: Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura, Junkyard Dog, ‘Mr. Wonderful’ Paul Orndorff, Sid Justice, and Tito Santana. But even before the bell rings for this farewell pack, the conversation is already shifting to what’s next.

And as of today, fans have their first official clue.

Take-Two Confirms the WWE 2K26 Release Window

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of 2K Games, released its Q2 fiscal year 2026 earnings report on November 6, 2025, outlining the company’s roadmap for upcoming titles. According to a post shared by SmackDown Hotel, the report confirms that WWE 2K26 is scheduled to release during the fourth quarter of Take-Two’s fiscal year 2026, which runs through March 31, 2026.

The table shown in the report includes several of Take-Two’s major franchises and upcoming releases, with WWE 2K26 clearly listed as a Q4 FY2026 launch. In plain terms—fans can expect the next evolution of the WWE 2K series sometime before spring of next year.

“News to be revealed shortly,” the post teased, hinting that more details about WWE 2K26 could be right around the corner.

WWE 2K26 is still scheduled to release in Q4 Fiscal 2026, which means by March 31, 2026

News to be revealed "SHORTLY"#WWE2K26 pic.twitter.com/GxBDcO1mLw
— SmackDown Hotel (@TheSDHotel) November 7, 2025

What’s Next for WWE 2K

Given the solid run WWE 2K25 has enjoyed since launch, the timing lines up perfectly for a smooth yearly transition. If history is any indication, the next installment should bring expanded superstar rosters, fresh arenas, and upgraded visuals to match next-gen standards.

For now, the final DLC will close out WWE 2K25’s content cycle on a nostalgic note—while WWE 2K26 quietly warms up in Gorilla position, waiting for its entrance music to hit.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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