WWE 2K26 review: The game keeps getting better, the monetization keeps getting worse

WWE 2K26 once again sees 2K improve on its yearly release, but like with other years, there's always a downside to go along with it. This year's MyRise feels undercooked, and the Ringside Pass locks paid DLC behind progression that takes an age to move forward. It's still a top-of-the-line grappler, but frustrating choices hold it back.

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  New pre-match actions are a welcome addition

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  Lengthy showcase mode about one of the best

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  Rebalanced stamina system makes things a bit more tactical

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  MyRise story is great

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  MyRise as a mode feels stripped back

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  Ringside Pass takes forever to level

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  MyGM is untouched

My favorite thing about WWE 2K26 is a relatively minor feature. At the start of every match, you get the choice of what actions your character will take. Do you bumrush your opponent and try to knock them down out of ...