The upcoming WWE 2K25 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious and exciting entries in the long running series of games and recently the game’s Creative Director Lynell Jinks talked to Shacknews on several key features of the hotly anticipated title including the graphical improvements on both current and earlier generation of systems, several brand new and returning gameplay features, the massive roster of characters and more. Developer interviews like this are always delightful to read for all fans of the games, so if you’re looking forward to playing WWE 2K25, you’ll love the full interview.
When asked what new feature has him most excited regarding WWE 2K25, he promptly stated that the camera angles for the upcoming game during the entrances of the Superstars are a highlight and offers a fresh perspective on the action that players have not seen before.
“We’ve added so much. I’m a graphics snob at heart. I’m a former art director, so I hate to say it, but the camera in entrances and during gameplay. You get a totally different perspective of the game that you haven’t seen before. My favorite thing to do during entrances is put that camera right behind somebody, get that perspective of, this is what it feels like to live in this Superstar’s shoes and embody their persona. I love it.”
“And just kind of looking around, doing the cool drone cam effect that they’re doing on Raw right now. That’s really cool, and during matches, it adds a different element to gameplay. Being able to see the environment, or even climbing up on the Hell in a Cell and look down on what’s going on in the ring. There are so many different perspectives of the game that it kind of opens it up to a broader experience.”
He also opened up on several new visual technologies that have been implemented in WWE 2K25, including more realistic renderings of hair and other facial features.
“We have so many good-looking characters in our game right now. I will say if I were to look at Dom’s moustache and his hair, I think it sets a new benchmark for hair in our game and just the simulation.”
WWE 2K25 is also set to enhance the gameplay of the series by making several new additions such as providing an extra ‘armor’ bar for Giant Superstars such as The Big Show or Braun Strowman, which makes them resistant to certain in-game attacks. And only after depleting that bar can they be grappled and roped in like other normal wrestlers. Then there’s also the revamped Chain Wrestling mechanic which offers a deeper and more engaging experience to players.
WWE 2K25 launches on March 14 for the Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Playstation 4, Xbox One and the PC platform.
