The partial launch roster for WWE 2K25 promises a game-changing experience, allowing players to book their dream matches with the biggest roster in WWE 2K history.

And for the first time since the game's reveal, WWE 2K25's launch roster is now available in part. See below for a complete list of all the superstars who have thus far been confirmed for 2K25 at launch, along with a look at who's coming next.

Every New Superstar In WWE 2K25

Who's New In WWE 2K25

The following 24 superstars are confirmed to make their video game debuts in WWE 2K25. All of these characters will be available in-game at launch - none of them are reserved for later DLC - but some may require the player to preorder certain editions of WWE 2K25. Note that characters listed as Managers aren't actually playable in-ring, but can team up with other superstars to make entrances.

• Afa
• Alundra Blayze '94
• Andrade
• Armando Estrada (Manager)
• Ava (Manager)
• Brother Love (Manager, Dean Edition only)
• Captain Lou Albano (Manager)
• Erick Rowan (Preorder only)
• Ethan Page
• Jacob Fatu
• Jamal
• Kelani Jordan
• Lexis King
• Lola Vice
• Mr. Fuji (Manager)
• Naomi
• Nick Aldis (Manager)
• Oba Femi
• Rosey
• Shawn Spears
• Sika
• Sol Ruca
• Tama Tonga
• Tonga Loa

Note that Brother Love and Erick Rowan are exclusive to certain editions of WWE 2K25. Brother Love comes with the Dean Edition, which retails for $99.99 USD, and also includes two Undertaker variant characters: Undertaker '90 and the Mattel Elite "Greatest Hits" Undertaker. Erick Rowan comes with the Wyatt Sicks Pack, a free DLC only available to players who preorder the game (any edition).

Players who preorder WWE 2K25 on PC will miss out on some of its benefits, as many of them apply to the console-exclusive Island mode.

Also note that, while some of these characters are exclusive to preordered versions of the game, they may become available for separate purchase later. Keep an eye on WWE 2K25's DLC release schedule for more information - 2K has yet to confirm the contents of its planned DLC packs.

Every Returning Superstar In WWE 2K25

Who's Coming Back For WWE 2K25

Apart from the 24 new roster additions, 124 returning superstars have also been confirmed for WWE 2K25, including Managers and alternate variants. The full list is below. As with the new superstars, note that some of these characters are exclusive to preorders and/or certain editions.

• AJ Styles
• Alba Fyre
• Alexa Bliss
• Ashante Thee Adonis
• Austin Theory
• Axiom
• Batista
• Bayley
• Becky Lynch
• Bianca Belair
• Blair Davenport
• Booker T
• Braun Strowman
• Bret Hart
• Bron Breakker
• Bronson Reed
• Brutus Creed
• Bubba Ray Dudley
• Candice LeRae
• Carlito
• Carmelo Hayes
• Charlotte Flair
• Chelsea Green
• Chyna
• CM Punk
• Cody Rhodes
• Cruz Del Toro
• D-Von Dudley
• Dakota Kai
• Damian Priest
• DDP
• Dexter Lumis (Preorder only)
• Dominik Mysterio
• Dragon Lee
• Drew McIntyre
• Eddie Guerrero
• Eric Bischoff
• Erik
• Finn Bálor
• Gigi Dolin
• Grayson Waller
• Gunther
• Hulk Hogan
• Ivar
• Iyo Sky
• Jacy Jayne
• Jade Cargill
• JD McDonagh
• Jey Uso
• Jey Uso Mattel Elite (Bloodline Edition only)
• Jimmy Uso
• Jimmy Hart (Manager)
• Joe Coffey
• Joe Gacy (Preorder only)
• John Cena
• Johnny Gargano
• Julius Creed
• Kevin Owens
• Kofi Kingstom
• LA Knight
• Lexis King
• Lita
• Liv Morgan
• Logan Paul
• Lyra Valkyria
• Macho Man Randy Savage
• Maxxine Dupri
• Michin
• Mick Foley (Manager)
• Miss Elizabeth (Manager)
• Natalya
• Nathan Frazer
• Nia Jax
• Nikki Cross (Preorder only)
• Nikkita Lyons
• Paul Heyman (Manager)
• Piper Niven
• R-Truth
• Randy Orton
• Raquel Rodriguez
• Rey Mysterio
• Rhea Ripley
• Rhea Ripley '20
• Rikishi
• Rob Van Dam
• Roman Reigns
• Roman Reigns '22
• Roman Reigns Mattel Elite (Bloodline Edition only)
• Rowdy Roddy Piper
• Roxanne Perez
• Sami Zayn
• Sensational Sherri
• Seth "Freakin'" Rollins
• Seth Rollins '22
• Shawn Michaels
• Shayna Baszler
• Sheamus
• Shotzi
• Solo Sikoa
• Sonya Deville
• Stacy Keibler
• Stephanie McMahon
• Stone Cold Steve Austin
• Tamina
• The Miz
• The Rock
• The Rock (Nation of Domination - Bloodline Edition only)
• Thea Hail
• Theodore Long (Manager)
• Tiffany Stratton
• Tommaso Ciampa
• Trick Williams
• Triple H
• Trish Stratus
• Tyler Breeze
• Ultimate Warrior
• Umaga
• Uncle Howdy (Preorder only)
• Undertaker
• Undertaker '90 (Dean Edition only)
• Undertaker Mattel Elite (Dean Edition only)
• William Regal
• Xavier Woods
• Yokozuna

Multiple variant wrestlers are exclusive to the Dean Edition of WWE 2K25, like the Undertaker '90 and Mattel Elite versions listed above. In addition, several of the Bloodline faction are exclusive to the Bloodline Edition, specifically the Mattel Elite versions of Jey Uso and Roman Reigns, and the Nation of Domination variant of The Rock. Players who preorder WWE 2K25 will also receive Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, Nikki Cross, and Uncle Howdy as part of the Wyatt Sicks Pack.

Will More Superstars Come To WWE 2K25?

WWE 2K25's DLC Plans

Yes, several characters will be added to WWE 2K25 after launch - we just don't know which ones yet. In previous years, WWE 2K games have released DLC on a more-or-less monthly schedule, beginning around WrestleMania in April. With a Season available with certain editions, and a WrestleMania 41 Pack already confirmed, it looks like 2K25 will be no different.

The first DLC, the WrestleMania 41 Pack, will be released sometime after launch - likely around the time of WrestleMania 41 itself. It'll include at least three playable superstars, identity to be determined, along with a recreation of the WrestleMania 41 Arena.

Five monthly DLC packs are expected to follow, each containing three to five playable characters, none of whom have been announced yet. Each DLC pack typically costs $9.99 USD, but players can also purchase the Season separately for $39.99. A Season is included with the Dean and Bloodline Editions of the game.

Fans have high hopes for WWE 2K25's DLC, after 2K24's made some controversial decisions. The repeated inclusion of non-wrestlers, like Post Malone, Bad Bunny, and the hosts of the Pat McAfee Show, in 2K24's DLC packs proved wildly unpopular with fans who had purchased the Season . Ideally, none of the DLC packs for WWE 2K25 will include anybody who was never, at any point, on a WWE roster. A focus on major NXT players, superstars who sign with WWE after the game's release, or wrestlers of yesteryear who didn't make the cut at launch offer much greater appeal to a far wider fan base.

But whatever the case, it'll be some time until the full roster for 2K25 is released - let alone the full schedule of DLC characters. For now, fans will have to content themselves with poring over the partial WWE 2K25 roster listed here, celebrating those who have been confirmed while wishing for their personal favorites to be added to the mix.