WWE 2K26 is set for early access on March 6 and full release on March 13, featuring a diverse soundtrack and a focus on the Attitude Era. Trish Stratus expressed excitement about the game's largest-ever roster of over 400 superstars, including women from the Golden Era. A preview highlights hands-on gameplay experience with new additions.
The upcoming WWE 2K26 video game, developed by 2K, emphasizes the Attitude Era in its promotion, with a special edition alongside the standard version. Trish Stratus, in an interview with Knockouts and 3 Counts, commented on her involvement: “I think I’m on the cover still. It’s pretty cool. I love that we’re celebrating the best era, the Attitude era. But also the fact that it’s got the largest roster ever, 400 plus superstars, and we have my girls from the, we like to say the Golden Era. We have the girls from the Golden Era there and it’s just great. You know, Victoria is so excited to be in the game. It’s just, it’s a really one of those like just you made it, you know, when we did the stuff we did, we made history. We tried to lay a foundation and to see it being celebrated is a good thing.”
The game's soundtrack was unveiled during a Ratings Reveal special, continuing a tradition of nu metal and diverse artists since the SmackDown! vs. RAW series. It includes Powerman 5000's "When Worlds Collide," featured over two decades ago in 2004, Linkin Park's "Two Faced," Ho99o9's "Upside Down," Jennie's "ExtraL," and Andrew W.K.'s "Party Hard." The full list comprises: Turnstile - "Dull"; Hanumankind ft. Denzel Curry - "Reckless"; Transplants - "Diamonds and Guns"; Bad Omens x ERRA - "Anything > Human"; Ecca Vandal - "Cruising To Self Soothe"; The Warning - "Que Mas Quieres"; The Paradox ft. Travis Barker - "Bender"; Better Lovers - "Lie Between The Lines"; Gatecreeper - "The Black Curtain"; Viagra Boys - "Man Made Of Meat"; and The Mistakes - "Heathens." Additionally, it features the BNYX remix of "Bodies" by Offset, JID, and Drowning Pool.
Indy100's Jake Brigstock played WWE 2K26 for three hours, sharing thoughts on gameplay and new additions. The soundtrack builds on last year's inclusions like Electric Callboy, Poppy, BABYMETAL, and Spiritbox, some of which appeared in WWE premium live events.
