CM Punk is on the cover of WWE 2K26.
During the Royal Rumble coverage on ESPN 2, WWE CM Punk is the cover star of the standard edition of WWE 2K26. Pre-orders are now open, and the release is set for March 13 worldwide.
Currently, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk, is on the cover of a WWE video game for the first time since WWE ’13 back in 2012. Of course, Punk left the WWE for 10 years after a dispute with Vince McMahon and Triple H, which was spurred on by exhaustion and frustration with the direction of his career.
Insider Gaming exclusively reported that Punk would be the centerpiece of this year’s 2K Showcase. Not only will players be able to relive some of CM Punk’s classic career moments, but there will also be the opportunity to play through some dream matches that could have happened had CM Punk not left WWE in 2014.
More Details on What’s New in WWE 2K26
Additionally, Insider Gaming reported that new match types are coming to WWE 2K26. Of the four game modes, the Dumpster Match is debuting; the other three, Inferno Matches, “I Quit” Matches, and 3 Stages of Hell, make their return.
The Island also returns in WWE 2K26 built around a new storyline concerning three factions. Learn more from our exclusive report here.
This Is the Only Cover Not Featuring Triple H
All three higher-priced editions of WWE 2K26 will feature Triple H on the cover in some respect. The Monday Night War Edition is slated to provide the most content access. It is also expected to be the most expensive. Learn more about pricing for all editions of WWE 2K26 here.
WWE has said that gameplay footage will drop during the Royal Rumble on January 31. Insider Gaming will keep you up-to-date with the latest WWE 2K26 news.
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