WWE 2K25 fans spot a surprising nod to one of the wrestling promotion's most beloved time periods and the many video games that spawned from it.

Introduced in WWE 2K15 and removed following a 2K20-induced dumpster fire, the chain wrestling mechanism brought WWE's virtual sports entertainers a step closer to replicating an actual wrestling match. Locking up at the sound of the bell occurs in most wrestling bouts, so reflecting this in video game format was a lauded feature.

PlayStation State of Play, WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman offered up an extensive first-look at the PS5 and Xbox Series console-exclusive The Island mode. Before this, we have seen some brief glimpses of the Roman Reigns statue that's on it,

WWE 2K25's The Island has been revealed, and the exciting new location makes for a cool new experience for MySUPERSTAR players.

We finally have our first look at The Island in WWE 2K25 from today's Sony PlayStation State of Play. Paul Heyman himself introduced us to the marquee new feature in this year's WWE 2K game, an open-world island experience exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

K has unveiled a new WWE 2k25 gameplay trailer and press release deep dive into its Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 exclusive, The Island mode.

Get your first look at The Island in WWE 2K25, where you'll be able to engage in a ton of social activities with fellow players including quests and shops. You'll also be able to personalize your WWE Superstar.