WWE 2K25 icon claims new update is ‘moment of completion in video game industry’

It’s a big day for WWE 2K25, as the game gets a major new update and comes to a new format.

As well as the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the record-breaking game, the Fearless DLC pack for WWE 2K25 is available today, featuring New Jack, Penta, and Jordynne Grace amongst the new characters being added to the game.

New Jack is a fascinating one for fans, having built a fierce legacy in ECW as one of the boldest, most violent and most controversial figures in wrestling.

ECW maestro and WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman exclusively told Metro why today’s DLC is such an important release for the series.

‘This is a moment of completion in the entire video game industry,’ he said.

‘You cannot deny New Jack’s influence in sports entertainment/pro wrestling culture, nor should you deny his influence on video games.’

Heyman pointed out how a lot of people working in the business today grew up as fans of ECW and WWE during their childhood.

‘Most of the people that are writing the codes that then become the video games were ECW or WWE fans,’ he added.

‘And I mean, are you telling me that those who make Grand Theft Auto weren’t influenced by New Jack? Come on!’

New Jack is part of this week’s Fearless DLC, with he, Penta and Jordynne Grace joined by Hall of Famer Bull Nakano, and YouTuber KSI in a Prime bottle costume.

The Hardcore Icon gets special treatment too, when it comes to players using him in one-on-one, no disqualification-type matches such as Extreme Rules and Falls Count Anywhere.

For those mode, New Jack will come out carrying a guitar and trash can full of weapons (including a crutch) which he’ll spill in the ring ready to use when the bell rings.

As if that wasn’t enough, his entrance music will keep playing throughout the bout, which fans will remember well from his heyday.

Heyman, 58, noted how including him in the roster for WWE 2K25 – which is the highest rated franchise title in Xbox history, with the same game now available on the Switch 2 – is a befitting way to honour his legacy.

He said: ‘Oh my God! What a fantastic idea to pay tribute to someone that has been such an influence on not only the culture of pro wrestling, but on the culture of video games, because of the influence that we’ve had on those who write the games.’

In this year’s WWE 2K25, Heyman takes centre stage in the Showcase mode, which Switch 2 gamers will be able to play as they explore the history of Roman Reigns and The Bloodline.

‘I approached it with the respect for the history of the entire industry and for that family that anyone that understands or has studied the history should have. I approached it with great reverence,’ he said of his role as a narrator in the mode.

‘There are so many gamers now that are going to learn about an actual education within a video game. Imagine that! So if you want to go to a wrestling college, or you want to go to WWE University, your professor’s name is Paul Heyman.’

WWE 2K25 is available now for the Nintendo Switch 2. New Jack is available as part of the Fearless DLC pack. WWE SummerSlam airs on Netflix on August 2 and 3.

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