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It’s been almost five years since a WWE game last made its way to the Nintendo Switch, and over seven since a mainline WWE 2K title graced the platform. In that time, the series has gone through a serious makeover, and is now regarded as one of the best annualised sports titles on the market. While there are some shortcomings, I’m happy to report the Switch 2 version of WWE 2K25 is the full-fat experience with very little compromise.
WWE 2K25 on Nintendo Switch 2 comes with everything that’s included in the other versions of the game, including The Island – something the PC version didn’t even get. Whether you’re keen to jump into MyRise, the excellent Showcase Mode or MyGM – there’s so much to do in 2K25, and the Switch 2 version has it all.
While Cyberpunk 2077 offered up the first major showcase of Switch 2’s power, I was similarly taken aback by the visual fidelity on offer in 2K25. Though there are some differences you can spot when comparing the game with the PS5 version – like better stage lighting – you’d be hard pressed to spot it if you weren’t looking at a side-by-side comparison. Wrestlers, in particular, look phenomenal here, and I was pleasantly surprised to see the game running at a super smooth 60fps.
Thanks to this, gameplay generally feels excellent. There’s little to no input lag during matches, whether you’re in a one on one match or up against it in a royal rumble – the game runs very well. The only minor annoyance I’ve had during my time is the jump to 30fps replays or action shots mid-match, which can feel a bit clunky. This is especially apparent when you’re trying to kick out of a pin attempt and lose some control responsiveness. It doesn’t always happen, but when it does it can be frustrating.
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The biggest issue with WWE 2K25 on Nintendo Switch 2 right now is the lack of cross-platform content sharing with the game’s community creations suite. All of the content players have been working on since the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of the game released can’t be accessed on Switch 2, which is a massive bummer.
The community creations portion of the WWE 2K games give the game longevity — whether it’s through new outfits for superstars and their ever-changing gimmicks, or new arenas and belts being added for players to muck around with. I’m hoping this is fixed in a patch down the line, as limiting creation content to just Switch 2 players significantly hampers the overall experience. As well as this, the lack of an image uploader makes any Switch 2-specific content creation look mediocre when compared to what’s on offer elsewhere.
Another bizarre issue I’ve come across is 2K25’s HDR implementation while docked. The game is completely washed out if you have the HDR setting turned on. In order to play the game while docked, you’ll need to turn HDR off. This doesn’t affect handheld play, but it’s a major inconvenience when playing on the TV.
Other than these frustrations, WWE 2K25 is the real deal on the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s a visual feast, comes packed with content and is an absolute blast to play. You can read my full review on WWE 2K25 here.
