In my review for WWE 2K25, I said that it was one of the best sports games in recent memory
It's a fact I stand by today. The presentation is top-notch, the feel of combat is smooth and enjoyable, and the wide depth of content from its gameplay modes kept me coming back for more throughout the year.
However, there is one blemish on an otherwise incredible game: The Island. 2K and Visual Concepts touted it as a landmark feature that lets you gain favor with Roman Reigns, our former Tribal Chief. In reality, it was a microtransaction playground where the most effective way to succeed was by swiping your credit card.
It's a shame, as there was so much promise to let your MySUPERSTAR character interact with WWE Superstars and essentially engage in a storyline that was relevant to WWE programming. Instead of scrapping it for WWE 2K26, though, Visual Concepts is looking to expand on The Island and wants it to be an integral part of the WWE 2K community.
The Island is Available for All Platforms, Features Expanded Customization Options
During a recent conference call, 2K and Visual Concepts confirmed...
