WWE 2K26 Ditches Old Consoles as ESRB Rating and New Details Leak Online

WWE 2K26 just got one step closer to official with a new ESRB rating—and it’s now clear this year’s game will be next-gen only.

The ESRB has officially rated WWE 2K26 as T for Teen, confirming the game includes “Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, and Violence.” It also includes “In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)” and “Users Interact.”

But one detail stood out: WWE 2K26 is only listed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. That means there’s no PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version this time around—marking the end of cross-gen support for the first time in the modern 2K era.

2K Games is going full speed with newer hardware, and that likely means smoother gameplay and flashier visuals across the board. Meanwhile, speculation is ramping up as a new leak via Dealabs Magazine claims WWE 2K26 will release on Friday, March 13, 2026—right in the middle of WrestleMania season, as usual. The leak also teases three special editions for diehard fans:

• Attitude Era Edition
• Monday Night War Edition
• King of Kings Edition (featuring Triple H)

As for the Standard Edition cover star? Still a mystery—but reports say CM Punk is “reportedly set to be the centerpiece of this year’s Showcase Mode,” putting his career front and center in the game’s playable story-driven mode.

Fans are already decoding hints from a new teaser video posted by WWE Games, featuring neon-lit locker rooms, backstage graffiti, and props tied to legends like Shawn Michaels. It looks like this year’s theme will be attitude meets chaos. And while the game hasn’t been officially confirmed by WWE or 2K, sources claim a full announcement is dropping January 30, with pre-orders opening that same day. WWE 2K26 is ready to bring the attitude—but it’s leaving old consoles behind.