Here’s a rundown of the key problems associated with WWE 2K25, focusing on what’s been highlighted so far:
MyRISE Mode Issues
•Players have encountered glitches and crashes when trying to access or play MyRISE, the game’s career mode. On April 9, 2K Games publicly acknowledged this via X, stating they were investigating reported concerns about entering MyRISE. As of the latest updates, this issue persists for some, though patches have been released to address stability.
•Specific bugs include wrestler overall ratings exceeding the 100 cap and AI-controlled wrestlers freezing during live events.
Creation Suite (Create-a-Superstar) Glitches
The Creation Suite, a fan-favorite feature, has been plagued with problems. Players report:
•Visual Glitches: Superstars appearing with odd eyeliner-like effects (e.g., Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan models) or hair starting halfway back on the head.
•Customization Bugs: Nose depth resetting, limited face paint options (only one selectable on PS4/PS5, none on PS5 in some cases), and missing materials for designs.
•Custom Image Points Bug: On next-gen consoles like PS5, there’s a glitch with custom image uploads, making it harder to apply logos or tattoos efficiently.
•Posts on X and forums like Reddit highlight crashes and slow menu loading in the Creation Suite, making it tedious to use compared to WWE 2K24.
The Island Mode Complaints
This new online open-world mode (exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) has drawn mixed feedback:
•Microtransactions: Players are frustrated with customization items (e.g., orange Nike sneakers costing 18,000 VC, roughly £5 real money) locked behind virtual currency, which feels predatory. Some see it as a shift toward NBA 2K-style monetization.
•Stability Issues: Early access revealed crashes and performance hiccups, though patch 1.03 (released April 8) aimed to improve stability here.
•Limited Appeal: Critics note it feels like a “corporate theme park,” with quests and cosmetics overshadowing core wrestling gameplay for some.
General Stability and Performance
Across multiple modes (MyFACTION, Universe, Online), players have reported:
•Crashes: Frequent game crashes during matches or menu navigation, especially in early access.
•Incorrect Logging: Match durations not recording properly in MyFACTION, and pin/submission preferences overriding defaults.
•Universe Mode Bugs: Progress not saving when exiting, missing weapons at ringside, and duplicated wrestler portraits on pause screens.
•Patch 1.03 addressed some of these, but not all, and patch 1.04 (noted on April 10) further tackled stability ahead of the full release.
Missing Content
•Some players have pointed out the absence of classic WrestleMania arenas from WWE 2K24’s Showcase mode in WWE 2K25, reducing variety in exhibition matches.
•Customization options like hair being locked behind The Island mode (and thus unavailable on PC) have also sparked backlash.
Visual and Audio Glitches
•During entrances, visual glitches have been reported (e.g., distorted models), as seen in Reddit posts from April 7. These seem tied to pre-release builds but persist for some.
•Minor audio issues, like commentary cutting out, have been mentioned anecdotally on X.
Developer Response
•Patches: Patch 1.03 (April 8) fixed issues like pin/submission overrides in MyFACTION and match duration logging, while improving stability across The Island, MyFACTION, and Online modes. Patch 1.04 (April 10) continued this effort, though detailed notes are less specific.
•Ongoing Investigation: 2K has acknowledged MyRISE and Creation Suite problems, promising fixes, but some issues remain unresolved as of now.
Player Sentiment
Posts on X and reviews reflect frustration. Some call the game “broken” due to the volume of bugs, especially given the high cost of premium editions (up to $130 for Bloodline Edition). Others praise the core wrestling engine and new features (e.g., intergender matches, Bloodline Showcase), but feel the execution is hampered by technical issues.
Context and Expectations
Launched in early access just three days ago (April 7), WWE 2K25 is still in its infancy. Annual sports games often ship with bugs that get ironed out over time—WWE 2K24 faced similar criticism but improved with patches. However, the scale of issues in modes like MyRISE and the Creation Suite, combined with microtransaction gripes, has amplified early discontent.
If you’re experiencing specific problems, let me know which ones, and I can dig deeper or suggest workarounds based on what’s out there! Are you playing it yet, or just curious about the state of the game?
