Unlocking All Arenas in WWE 2K25: A Complete Guide

WWE 2K25 offers a diverse selection of arenas, each contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of the game and enhancing the storytelling of rivalries. While casual players may overlook these locations, they play a crucial role in the fan experience, allowing wrestlers to showcase their skills and engage in memorable battles.

Unlocking all available arenas requires dedication and exploration of various game modes, including Showcase and MyRISE. While this endeavor may take some time, passionate wrestling aficionados are likely to embrace the challenge and enjoy the journey along the way.

How to Unlock All Arenas in WWE 2K25

Arenas are worthwhile rewards in the latest entry to the WWE video game franchise (Image via 2K)

WWE 2K25 is renowned for its extensive content, surpassing previous iterations with a variety of arenas. Players can unlock these locations through gameplay or by making purchases in the in-game store. Notably, there are six arenas available for 500 VC each, and players can earn virtual currency by participating in showcase matches.

Available Arenas for Purchase

To acquire all purchasable arenas, players should aim to collect a total of 3000 VC. Below is the list of arenas you can obtain from the in-game store:

RAW 2002: 500 VC
Smackdown 2002: 500 VC
WCW Monday Nitro: 500 VC
ECW One Night Stand 2006: 500 VC
WCW Halloween Havoc 1997: 500 VC
Summerslam 1988 : 500 VC

Showcase Mode Details

Completing the Showcase mode is an effective way to unlock various arenas. Players must meet specific match requirements against notable wrestlers to gain access to these environments.

The all-new Showcase mode is a welcome addition to the WWE gaming series (Image via 2K)

Unlockable Arenas in Showcase Mode

Here are the arenas you can unlock by completing specific matches:

King of the Ring: Yokozuna vs. Hulk Hogan
RAW 1997: Rocky Maivia vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
NXT 2.0 : Carmelo Hayes vs. Solo Score
New Year’s Revolution 2007 : Umaga vs. Umaga John Cena
Hell in a Cell 2017: The Usos vs. The New Day
The Tribal Hall of Acknowledgement: The Tribal Gauntlet
Wrestlemania 9: The Headshrinkers vs. The Steiner Brothers
Super ShowDown 2000: Naomi vs. Bayley
Money in the Bank: Tamina vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Carmela vs. Natalya vs. Becky Lynch
No Mercy 2000: Rikishi vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin
Royal Rumble 2022: Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns

Completing all the specified showcase matches will reward players with access to 11 additional arenas.

Exploring MyRISE Mode

The MyRISE mode has the most unlockable arenas (Image via 2K)

The MyRISE mode grants players the immersive experience of navigating a storyline as they strive to become wrestling legends. This mode offers the most opportunities to unlock new arenas through various choices made throughout the player’s career.

Arenas Unlockable in MyRISE

Here’s how to access each arena available in MyRISE:

Japan Dome: Choose rival promotion when interacting with Adam Pearce and complete Chapter 2: Mutiny.
NXT Arena – Mutiny: Finish Chapter 3: Unite.
WCW NWO Souled Out 1997: Complete the start of Chapter 4 and opt for the “scheming and calculated“personality in the Men’s Division.
Arena Estatal: Select the “bold and brash“personality type for the Women’s Division and complete Chapter 4: Investigate.
Japan Hall: Same requirements as Arena Estatal.
NXT Arena – No Mercy—Mutiny: Finish Chapter 5: Defend.
RAW 2011: Finish the entire MyRISE storyline and select Cody Rhodes during Chapter 6 in your second playthrough.
WrestleMania 31 – Daytime: Same requirements as RAW 2011.
WrestleMania 31 – Nighttime: Same requirements as both WrestleMania 31 – Daytime and RAW 2011.
Survivor Series – MyRISE: Complete Chapter 8: Survive.
Wrestling Convention: Continue your first wrestler’s career after Chapter 8 and choose Recruit WWE Legends in Chapter 9.
TBD Arena: Similar to Wrestling Convention but select Recruit Indie Wrestlers in Chapter 9.
Motion Capture Studio: Follow the same structure as previous arenas, picking Recruit Past 2K MyPlayers.
WrestleMania – MyRISE 2K25: Complete Chapters 8 and 9.
RAW Arena – Mutiny: Choose your second character and complete Chapter 9: Conquer.
SmackDown Arena – Mutiny: Same requirements as RAW Arena – Mutiny.
MutinyMania: Shares requirements with RAW Arena – Mutiny and SmackDown Arena – Mutiny.