Bryan Williams Talks WWE 2K25’s Bloodline Showcase, The Island & More

WWE 2K25 arrives for everyone tomorrow, and producer Bryan Williams recently spoke about the game’s Bloodline Showcase, the new Island open-world mode and more. Williams spoke with PWInsider about the game and you can check out some highlights below:

On being a fan of wrestling: “Oh yeah, absolutely. Yes, I am a fan of WWE, but larger than that, I’m just a fan of pro wrestling in general. I love the grabs. I do my best to keep up with as many promotions as possible,” Williams proudly noted. “The WWE franchise being the dominant pro wrestling video game, we do our best to provide players with a true WWE experience.”

On bringing back intergender wrestling in WWE 2K25: “By reintroducing intergender wrestling, we’re greatly expanding the matchmaking possibilities. Allowing women and men to compete against each other opens up so many more match types and gameplay experiences for players.”

On The Island mode: “This was something that was in the works for about two years. The Island offers PvP and PvE battles, along with a developing narrative that will receive post-launch updates.”

On the Bloodline Showcase: “This Bloodline Showcase blends historical matches with fantasy scenarios, bringing dream matchups to life… Paul Heyman’s involvement extends beyond just The Bloodline; he’s a guiding voice throughout the game. Shout out to Dino Zucconi and the Showcase team for an amazing job.”

On the Bloodline Rules match: “The Bloodline Rules Match came online later than most features, but when the idea was first thrown around, the design team came together to make it happen.”