WWE 2K15

### Platform(s)

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS

### Mode(s)

Single-player, multiplayer

“*Feel it.*”
―Tagline
***WWE 2K15*** is a professional wrestling video game developed by Yuke's and published by 2K Sports for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows. It is the sequel of *WWE 2K14* and was succeeded by *WWE 2K16*. It was released on October 28, 2014, in North America and on October 31, 2014, in Europe for last generation consoles and released on November 18, 2014, in North America and on November 21, 2014, in Europe for current generation consoles.

## Gameplay

*WWE 2K15* signifies as the start of a "new generation", which focuses on turning the franchise into a true wrestling game rather than "a fighting game with WWE Superstars in it." The new chain wrestling mini-game has been implemented (exclusive to current generation consoles and PC only) to make matches play out more realistically. Pressing the grapple button at the beginning of the match will initiate a collar-and-elbow tie up. At the beginning of the tie up, each opponent will press one of three face buttons to place their opponent into a side headlock, a wrist lock or a waist lock with a rock-paper-scissors style outcome. (Headlock beats Wrist lock, Wrist lock beats Waist lock, Waist lock beats Headlock.) Whomever wins will place their opponent in the corresponding hold, while both players rotate the right analog stick (space + movement keys on PC) to find a "sweet spot". If the attacker finds it first, they'll perform a move, if the defender finds it first, they'll gain the upper hand. Additionally, the attacking wrestler can strike or wrench the opponent's limb, making it harder for them to find the sweet spot. This mini-game only happens 2-3 times during the match and can be turned off via the options menu. Strikes have returned to their normal speed, with the improved collision and selling animations from the opponent. Unlike in previous games, superstars will not stand up immediately, after taking a bump or slam. They will occasionally stay down for seconds based on their stamina.

## Roster

*WWE 2K15* marks the video game debuts of 13 characters. The game features 76 playable characters. The in-game roster is the subset of the entire group and is smaller than the last year's game.

### Main Roster

**Superstars**

* *Adam Rose*
* Alberto Del Rio
* Bad News Barrett
* Batista
* Big E
* Big Show
* Bo Dallas
* Bray Wyatt
* Brock Lesnar
* Cesaro
* Chris Jericho
* *Christian*
* CM Punk '12-13
* Cody Rhodes
* Curtis Axel
* Damien Sandow
* Daniel Bryan
* Darren Young
* Dean Ambrose
* Dolph Ziggler
* Erick Rowan
* Fandango
* Goldust
* Jack Swagger
* Jey Uso
* Jimmy Uso
* John Cena
* Justin Gabriel
* Kane
* Kofi Kingston
* Luke Harper
* Mark Henry
* The Miz
* R-Truth
* Randy Orton
* Rey Mysterio
* Rob Van Dam
* The Rock
* Roman Reigns
* Rusev
* Ryback
* Santino Marella
* Seth Rollins
* Sheamus
* Titus O'Neil
* Triple H
* Tyson Kidd
* Undertaker
* Xavier Woods

**Divas**

* AJ Lee
* Brie Bella
* Cameron
* Emma
* Naomi
* Natalya
* Nikki Bella
* *Paige*
* Summer Rae
* Tamina Snuka

### Legends and Retro

* Alberto Del Rio '11
* *Alberto Del Rio '11* (One More Match)
* *André the Giant*
* *Bam Bam Bigelow*
* Batista '03
* *Big Show '11*
* Booker T
* Chris Jericho '02
* CM Punk '11-12
* *Col. Mustafa*
* *Daniel Bryan '11*
* Daniel Bryan '12
* *Diamond Dallas Page*
* *Edge*
* *General Adnan*
* *The Great Khali*
* *Hollywood Hulk Hogan*
* *Honky Tonk Man*
* *Hulk Hogan*
* *Hulk Hogan (P.O.W.)*
* *Hunter Hearst Helmsley*
* *JBL*
* Kane '02
* *Kane '11*
* Kevin Nash
* *Lex Luger*
* *Lord Steven Regal*
* *Mark Henry '11*
* *Mark Henry (H.O.P.)*
* Randy Orton '04
* *Randy Orton '11*
* *Randy Orton (H.O.P.)*
* *Randy Savage*
* Ric Flair
* *Rick Rude*
* *Ryback '13*
* *Sgt. Slaughter*
* Shawn Michaels
* *Sheamus '11*
* *Sheamus (H.O.P.)*
* Stone Cold
* *Sting '91*
* *Sting '99*
* Ultimate Warrior
* *Ultimate Warrior '88-96*
* *Undertaker '91*
* William Regal\*

### NXT

* Adrian Neville
* Corey Graves
* *Konnor*
* Sami Zayn
* *Viktor*

### Managers

* Bill Demott\*
* *Bobby Heenan*
* *Jimmy Hart*
* *Paul Bearer*
* Paul Heyman
* Ricardo Rodriguez
* *Sensational Sherri*
* Vickie Guerrero\*
* Zeb Colter

## Soundtrack

For the first time since *WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010*, *WWE 2K15* features a licensed soundtrack. *WWE 2K15: The Soundtrack* was curated by John Cena. It consists of music from a variety of artists from various music genres including hip-hop, rock, and country. In addition to the songs from the soundtrack, the game also includes four additional songs. The album version features two exclusive songs by Cena and Wiz Khalifa.

## Trivia

* The replay system was sponsored by Redbox.
* The tagline is a reference to the next generation consoles (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) with higher graphics, compared to the original consoles (PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360).
* Prior to this game, CM Punk walked out of the company in January 2014 following the *Royal Rumble*. This was the last game to feature him until his return at 2023 *Survivor Series: WarGames* (discounting *WWE Backstage* from 2019-20).