WWE 2K25 is finally here, and it brings plenty of new features. But is the new entry in the franchise a return to the golden age of wrestling games? Or does it fall short of expectations? Let's find out!

From here, follow these step-by-step instructions to download custom Superstars in WWE 2K25: On the Community Creations screen, select "downloads." This will take you to the download hub. We want to download Superstars, so select "Superstars."

Throw in an all-new MyRise with the ability to unlock jobber favourites such as Cole Queen and Odyssey Rift, expanded GM Mode, and the returning Universe – oh, for that mode to have been given the resources ploughed into The Island – and this remains a colossal package even if you never go anywhere near VC.

No, WWE 2K25 is not available through Xbox Game Pass at launch. With that said, it's entirely possible that the game will come to Microsoft's gaming service in the future — temporarily or otherwise. WWE 2K25 is skipping Game Pass at launch

In WWE 2K25, though, workplace assaults on the referee will now feature comeuppance, as, while they will still rise back to their feet after only a few seconds of inactivity, they will count slower, adding around three to four seconds of wait time between each slapping of their hand on the canvas.

The WWE 2K series has shown steady improvement since its soft relaunch with WWE 2K22 -- and WWE 2K25 is no exception.

WWE 2K25 doesn't hold back on entrance tracks for wrestlers to choose from, and it has some from decades ago that are still iconic today.