Aleister Black Returns to the Squared Circle... Virtually! WWE 2K25 Gets a Dose of Darkness
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
WWE 2K25 is adding the enigmatic Aleister Black to its roster as part of the WrestleMania 41 pack, giving fans a chance to relive his return to WWE and beat up The Miz repeatedly (virtually, of course). It's a solid addition, coinciding with the Switch 2 release, and gives us hope that the developers might actually be listening to what the fans want!
Right, so WWE 2K25 just chucked a surprise into the ring, and fair dinkum, it's a good one. Courtesy of Game Rant, we’ve learned that Aleister Black, the SmackDown superstar with a penchant for the shadowy arts, is making his way onto the roster. And about time, I reckon!
Remember that feeling when you thought you’d seen the last of a favourite wrestler? Black's return to WWE earlier this year after his AEW stint was a proper shock, met with cheers loud enough to wake the dead (or at least The Miz). Now, 2K25 is letting us relive the magic, and I'm all for it. It's been a while since he was in the game, last seen way back in WWE 2K20, which feels like a lifetime ago in wrestling years.
The addition comes as part of the WrestleMania 41 pack, dropping on July 23rd – coinciding with the Switch 2 launch. Talk about a one-two punch! Besides Black, you'll also be getting alternate attires for Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso, plus the WrestleMania 41 Arena itself, decked out in all its Vegas-themed glory. Sounds like a proper party.
But here’s the thing: Black being back is more than just a roster update. It’s a nod to the fans who’ve been clamoring for his return. It's the kind of move that shows someone's actually listening, which isn't always a given in the gaming world, is it? Plus, let's be honest, who *doesn't* want to recreate that brutal beatdown of The Miz in glorious, digitized form? (Okay, maybe not The Miz.)
And speaking of Switch 2, the word on the street (or rather, the digital grapevine) is that the graphics are looking surprisingly decent – almost on par with the PS5 and Xbox versions. That’s a massive win for anyone wanting to take their wrestling on the go without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. No more blurry, blocky wrestlers on a tiny screen!
Now, a bit of healthy skepticism: Will this pack magically fix all of 2K25's problems? Probably not. But it's a solid addition, and it’s great to see a character like Aleister Black getting the spotlight. If you fancy recreating his NXT rivalry with Buddy Murphy, you’ll have to get creative with custom characters, since Murphy’s currently wrestling over at AEW. But hey, that’s half the fun, isn't it?
So, yeah, I'm cautiously optimistic. It’s a cool addition to WWE 2K25. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the things we thought were gone forever can make a bloody awesome comeback. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some virtual beatdowns to plan.
(Credit to Game Rant for initially breaking the news. Cheers, mates!)
Tags: WWE 2K25, Aleister Black, Wrestling Games, Switch 2, DLC
Original article: Game Rant