WWE 2K26 Monday Night War Edition Officially Revealed

WWE 2K26 has officially revealed another new edition of the game for players to pick up, revealing the Monday Night War Edition of the annual wrestling series. The newest WWE game from 2K looks to take fans back to the late 1990s and early 2000s with its upcoming release, shining a spotlight on one of the organization's most popular eras. WWE 2K26 has already showcased the Attitude Era Edition, featuring beloved athletes like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Triple H on the cover. Now 2K is taking notes from another turn-of-the-millennium staple.

The 1990s started one of the most remarkable sagas in WWE history, with a major competitor bursting onto the scene. World Championship Wrestling, shortened to WCW, quickly became one of the biggest threats to the WWF's dominance at the time, poaching several big name talents such as Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash, among others. The rivalry between the WWF's Monday Night Raw shows and WCW's Monday Nitro saw the era dubbed the “Monday Night War”, with each organization vying for dominance. WWE 2K26 is now looking to bring fans back to the electrifying rivalry between the two juggernauts.

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WWE 2K26 brings back the Monday Night War

WWE 2K26 revealed the Monday Night War Edition of the game on Saturday night, January 24, with an exciting trailer. The video showcases plenty of highlights from the era's biggest stars, especially surrounding the aforementioned “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock and Hulk Hogan. The cover features contrasting lineups of both WWE and WCW's biggest stars from the Monday Night War era, although the special perks for purchasing the Monday Night War Edition were not revealed. WWE 2K26 has yet to officially confirm its hard release date, although 2K has confirmed that pre-orders will open for the game on January 30th with an expected March release window.

Although 2K still has many details about WWE 2K26 close to the chest, Monday Night War Edition can provide more hints about the content. Combined with the previously revealed Attitude Era Edition, WWE 2K26 could put a greater focus on the late 1990s and early 2000s, potentially bringing back notable events from the period. The inclusion of WCW's Monday Nitro in the trailer could indicate that 2K may be planning to add WCW content to the game, allowing players to live out or even change the course of the competition.

WWE 2K26 has big plans for fans of the franchise

WWE 2K26s early information and leaks suggest that a wide variety of content is on the way for the game beyond its Attitude Era push. Leaks have suggested that CM Punk will be the focus of WWE 2K26s Showcase Mode, which allows players to relive some of the highlights of their career. A post from a WWE referee has led to speculation that the franchise's roster could see a significant expansion with its next game, with 2K potentially adding Lucha Libre AAA wrestlers to WWE 2K26. Several current WWE superstars have also already been confirmed for the playable cast, including 32 different wrestlers with fan favorites like Kofi Kingston and Asuka among the selection.

WWE 2K26The focus on the late 1990s and early 2000s has fueled much speculation about what 2K is planning for the game. Leaks too WWE 2K26 has already hinted at some new match types planned to be added, including Dumpster and Inferno Matches, among others. The Attitude Era trailer may have also hinted at planned content for the game, highlighting key moments like The Undertaker and Mankind's legendary Hell in a Cell match. WWE 2K26 looks to bring back the 90s and early 2000s in style, honoring one of WWE's most iconic eras.