There are four different digital editions, find out which version WWE 2K26 buying can be a bit of a headache. It doesn't help that many of the DLC superstars have yet to be announced, meaning players are expected to take a rather expensive leap of faith.
WWE 2K26 Release Time and Date
WWE 2K26 will be released on March 13, although you can start playing up to seven days earlier with certain editions of the game.
If you just want to play WWE 2K26 soon, you should go with the King of Kings Edition, but if you want to expand the list of the game and are having trouble determining the version WWE 2K26 offers the best value for money, then we've got you covered.
All editions of WWE 2K26
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WWE 2K26 Standard Edition |
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Pre-order any digital edition WWE 2K26 will reward players with a free copy before March 12th WWE 2K25 (Standard Edition).
All WWE DLC Packs Explained
Joe Hendry Pack
Joe Hendry's pack will unlock Joe Hendry as a playable superstar, as well as the Joe Hendry MyFACTION EVO card, the Joe Hendry CAS T-shirt and the Joe Hendry Spin Island Emote.
King of Kings Edition Pack
The King of Kings Edition pack will be unlocked Triple H '98 and Stephanie McMahon '00 as playable superstars, as well as the Triple H Signature Taunt Island Emote.
Attitude Era Edition Pack
The Attitude Era Edition Pack will be unlocked The Rock '99, Kane '98and Chyna '97 as playable superstars, as well as RAW's WAR '98 arena and Undertaker Thumb Across the Neck and HBK DX Crotch Chop Island Emotes. Also includes Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock MyFACTION EVO cards.
Monday Night War Edition Pack
Unlocks the Monday Night War Edition Pack Shawn Michaels DX, Macho Man Randy Savage '98and Rowdy Roddy Piper '98 as playable superstars, as well as WCW Thunder '98 arena and DDP's Bang! Emote Island.
Ringside Pass Premium Seasons 1–6
Each Ringside Pass premium season will be unlocked four new playable superstars and 56 other rewards, including CAS Parts, Island taunts, and Personas
WrestleMania 42 Package
The exact release date of the WrestleMania 42 Pack content is expected to be announced after launch and is subject to change. For those wondering, last year's WrestleMania pack has been unlocked one new playable superstar.
How many DLC Superstars does each version of WWE 2K26 include?
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Edition |
Price |
DLC Superstars |
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WWE 2K26 Standard Edition |
$69.99 |
1 |
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WWE 2K26 King of Kings Edition |
$99.99 |
7 |
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WWE 2K26 Attitude Era Edition |
$129.99 |
22 |
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WWE 2K26 Monday Night Raw Edition |
$149.99 |
34* |
* assuming that the WrestleMania 42 Pack will unlock one new Superstar.
Which version of WWE 2K26 should you buy?
If you're not that bothered about DLC superstars or early access, you should probably pick up the standard edition WWE 2K26. If you want early access, you'll need to go with either the King of Kings, Attitude Era, or Monday Night Raw editions, but deciding which one is the best value for money can be a bit tricky.
On paper, the value proposition increases with each upgrade, but with so few DLC superstars being revealed at the time of writing and most of them being unlocked in a few months, it may be better to stick with the King of Kings edition and upgrade as other DLC superstars are released or revealed.
If you're lucky, you might even get an upgrade for a lower price. Last year, the PS5 version of the Bloodline Edition went on sale in April (15% off), May (25% off), July (34% off) and December (50% off), so if you don't mind waiting a while you should be able to save.
