The Take-Two Interactive Q2 2026 fiscal report may have left some players disappointed following its announced delay of Grand Theft Auto 6, but wrestling fans did receive good news, with the document showing an early 2026 release date for WWE 2K26, falling in line with the launches of its predecessors. While few details have yet been unveiled for WWE 2K26, fans now have a general timeframe for when they can get their hands on the next WWE 2K game.
Despite a number of issues with WWE 2K20, the recent releases in the WWE 2K game franchise have been well received by fans, with many eager to jump into the ring and try their skills while playing as their favorite WWE superstars. Fans have been keeping their fingers crossed for a fresh installment in the long-standing series, with many hopeful for the upcoming installment to bring updated gameplay and roster changes. Early predictions for WWE 2K26 have included guesses on the superstar that will be lucky enough to grace the cover, and now the confirmed release window is further fueling audience speculation ahead of any official announcements.
When will WWE 2K26 Release?
The Take-Two fiscal report lists WWE 2K26 as releasing during the fourth quarter of its 2026 fiscal year. For those unfamiliar, fiscal years do not always align with a standard calendar, and Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of developer 2K, generally begins its fiscal year in April. As such, Q4 for fiscal year 2026 at Take-Two Interactive indicates an expected release window of January through March 2026 for WWE 2K26. Most of the previous WWE 2K games have released in March, so it would seem 2K and Take-Two are once again following that same schedule.
This confirmed release window aligns with earlier comments from the company on the launch date for WWE 2K26, and players are hoping that another game hot off the heels of the successful WWE 2K25 will prove beneficial. It has been confirmed by NXT talent Jordynne Grace that the wrestling talent have already been called in to record voice lines, though it remains unknown exactly how far along in development the game is presently and if WWE 2K26 will be hit by any other Take-Two delays like GTA 6.
The popularity of the WWE 2K game franchise is a testament both to its intuitive mechanics that draw in gaming audiences and its dedication to recreating the feel of WWE storylines and atmospheres that delight wrestling fans. Interested players can follow along for more updates on WWE 2K26 ahead of its 2026 release, including the eventual confirmation of a fixed release date and the reveal of the game’s cover star.
