All WWE 2K25 Match Types, Explained

Get ready to step into the ring with WWE 2K25, a massive offering for wrestling fans! This year's game boasts a huge variety of match types, including exciting new additions that debuted in 2024. Let's break down every match type in WWE 2K25.

New Match Types in WWE 2K25

Bloodline Rules

Following a monumental 2024, The Bloodline takes center stage in WWE 2K25, with Roman Reigns gracing the cover and the Bloodline featured prominently in Dynasty mode. Bloodline Rules matches are essentially no-holds-barred affairs, with no disqualifications. Victory is achieved via pinfall or submission. Expect plenty of interference from fellow superstars, weapon usage, and chaotic referee situations—just like the real thing!

Intergender Matches

Finally! After years of fan demand, WWE 2K25 unleashes intergender matches, pitting male and female superstars against each other in thrilling showdowns.

Underground Matches

Blending professional wrestling with the intensity of MMA, Underground Matches remove the ropes from the ring, creating a brutal, close-quarters battle. Superstars surround the ring to keep the action contained, adding to the raw energy of this NXT-staple match type.

Returning Match Types in WWE 2K25

WWE 2K25 also brings back a massive roster of classic match types, offering a huge variety of wrestler counts and rule sets.

Standard Rules (Pin or Submission Victory)

* One on One * Triple Threat * Fatal 4-Way * 5-Way * 6-Way * 8-Way * Tag Team (Evenly Matched Teams): Two on Two, Two on Two Mixed Tag, Two on Two Tornado Tag, Three on Three, Three on Three Tornado Tag, Four on Four, 4-Way Tornado Tag * Tag Team (Handicap Matches - Imbalanced Teams): One on Two (Tag/Tornado Tag), One on Three (Tag), Two on Three (Tag)

Specialty Matches

* **Ambulance/Casket Match:** One-on-one matches where the objective is to trap your opponent inside the ambulance or casket. * **Backstage Brawl:** Take the fight outside the ring, brawling backstage, in the NXT parking lot, or even the WWE Archives! Available in One on One, Two on Two, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way, 6-Way, 8-Way, and Handicap (One on Two). * **Battle Royal:** Last one standing wins! Available in Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way, 6-Way, and 8-Way. * **Elimination Chamber:** A six-man Elimination Chamber match. * **Extreme Rules:** No countouts or disqualifications; weapons are encouraged! Available in One on One, Two on Two, Triple Threat, Fatal 4-Way, and 5-Way. * **Falls Count Anywhere:** Pins and submissions count anywhere in the arena! Available in One on One, Triple Threat, and Fatal 4-Way. * **Gauntlet, Gauntlet Eliminator, and Gauntlet Turmoil:** Multiple entrant gauntlets with varying numbers of participants (4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 20, 30). * **Hell in a Cell:** Win by pinfall, submission, or escaping the cage. Available in One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Triple Threat Tornado Tag, Fatal 4-Way, 5-Way, and 6-Way. * **Iron Man Match:** An endurance match with a set time limit; the superstar with the most pinfalls wins. One-on-one only. * **Ladder Match:** Grab the object hanging above the ring to win! Available in One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Triple Threat Tornado Tag, Four on Four, Fatal 4-Way, 4-Way Tornado Tag, 5-Way, 6-Way, and 8-Way. * **Last Man Standing:** Knock your opponent down for a 10-count to win. One-on-one only. * **No Holds Barred:** No disqualifications or countouts; anything goes! One-on-one only. * **Royal Rumble:** Massive matches with multiple superstars entering the ring as the match progresses. Available in 10-Man, 20-Man, and 30-Man versions. * **Steel Cage:** A ring surrounded by a cage; win by pinfall, submission, or escaping the cage. Available in One on One, Two on Two, Triple Threat, and Fatal 4-Way. * **Submission Match:** No pinfalls; the first superstar to tap out loses. One-on-one only. * **Table Match:** Put your opponent through a table to win! Available in One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Triple Threat Tornado Tag, Fatal 4-Way, and 5-Way. * **Tables, Ladders, and Chairs:** A chaotic variant of the Ladder Match with plenty of props. Available in One on One, Two on Two, Three on Three, Triple Threat, Triple Threat Tornado Tag, Fatal 4-Way, and 5-Way. * **Tournaments:** Compete in various match types across multiple rounds. Includes One on One, Two on Two, Tag Team Tournament, and Dusty Rhodes Classic. * **WarGames:** Multiple entrants enter at intervals; win by pinfall or submission once all participants are in the ring. Available in Three on Three and Four on Four.

WWE 2K25 also features custom matches, letting you create your own unique rule sets!

WWE 2K25 launches on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on March 14th, with Early Access starting March 7th.