In 2K Showcase: Punked, players step into the boots of one of the most influential and subversive Superstars in WWE history for a very personal journey, blending authentic career milestones with alternate-history twists, and fantasy “What if?” match scenarios.
Kicking off with a view of the WrestleMania 41 triple-threat match featuring CM Punk vs. Seth “Freakin’” Rollins vs. Roman Reigns, with Paul Heyman in CM Punk’s corner, the Showcase puts players in control of the “Straight Edge Superstar” in matches spanning his entire WWE career. Players can relive iconic matches, taking on Randy Orton at WrestleMania 27, The Undertaker at WrestleMania 29, Drew McIntyre at Bad Blood 2024, and more, all accompanied by Punk’s candid commentary and behind-the-scenes insight. Players will find themselves facing off with a cast of WWE Legends and World Champions such as Undertaker, The Rock, Rey Mysterio, JBL, John Cena, and more.
What if CM Punk never left WWE in 2014? What if certain rivalries had different outcomes? The 2K Showcase also gives players the chance to revisit pivotal moments and change history to explore how Punk’s career might have unfolded differently. One such match sees two married WWE couples go toe-to-toe, as CM Punk & AJ Lee take on The Miz & Maryse, with more alternate history matches to be revealed soon.
In Fantasy Warfare, players can compete against Superstars Punk never faced in a WWE ring, including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Eddie Guerrero, and more to be revealed soon. An all-new, original arena, the CM Punkvillion, serves as the backdrop for these fantasy battles.
For players focused on earning fast rewards, WWE 2K26 introduces The Gauntlet, an optional match where players can choose CM Punk or AJ Lee to face all 20 Showcase opponents consecutively, one after another, with no shortcuts. Those skillful enough to survive the Gauntlet will earn full completion of the Showcase and unlock every reward available in the mode, including playable Legends, alternate attires, managers, championships, and arenas.
Four editions of WWE 2K26 are available for pre-order now. King of Kings Edition, Attitude Era Edition, and Monday Night War Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Friday, March 6, 2026, seven days prior to the Standard Edition, which will be available Friday, March 13, 2026.
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