Summary
WWE 2K25’s controversial The Island mode is stirring up even more dissension from the wrestling game’s fan base with a report that it’s tied to a local save file. That revelation has plenty ofWWE 2K25players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S concerned about the safety of their hard-earned or purchased in-game cosmetics and upgrades.
Therelease date forWWE 2K25’s Standard Editionis set for March 14, but those who purchased the upgraded Deadman Edition or Bloodline Edition have been able to get in since midnight EST on March 7. This year’s entry in the wrestling game series features the largest roster to date along with a revamped MyGM Mode, promos in Universe Mode, additional backstage areas, and more.
But the addition ofWWE 2K25’s The Island mode is causing worryamong many longtime fans of the series. An online environment that allows players to wander around the titular island with their created wrestlers and participate in matches in several different arenas, the game mode drew a lot of criticism even before its early access launch with the news that wrestler stat upgrades and unlockable cosmetics would be available for purchase in the mode with virtual currency. Now, additional information provided by popularWWE 2Kseries content creator WhatsTheStatus points out that each player’s progress in The Island is tied to a local save file. That could be risky for players, as it sounds like it could potentially wipe out any earned or purchased cosmetics or upgrades if a player’s save file is deleted or corrupted.
WWE 2K25’s The Island Faces More Problems
Although the developers at Visual Concepts strive to provide an authentic WWE experience,bugs inWWE 2Kgamesare common, and fans online frequently share videos of humorous moments like wrestlers getting permanently stuck on the apron in a steel cage match or clipping though the mats outside the ring. Save file corruption is a less humorous problem reported by players, and many seem cautious about spending money in what they see as an unsecured game mode.
This isn’t the first bit of controversy centered around the game mode. OnlyWWE 2K25players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can access The Island, meaning players on PC and last-generation consoles are locked out from earning the rewards that are exclusive to playing it. Additionally, many avid players of games produced by 2K have drawn comparisons to theNBA 2Kseries' maligned The City mode, which many players feel is a cash grab to get players to spend extra real-world money on content they feel should be included with the game’s purchase price.
