Ethan Crossfield 
WWE 2K26 has revealed the first details from its WrestleMania 42 DLC, highlighting new event-inspired personas for Cody Rhodes and Alexa Bliss. The pack is scheduled to launch on August 19 for $9.99, expanding the wrestling game's current roster and adding arenas tied to WWE's biggest annual show.
What happened
The headline additions are alternate looks for two of WWE's most recognizable performers. Cody Rhodes will receive an outfit modeled after his Night 1 WrestleMania 42 appearance, including a gold-scaled jacket and the skull mask used during his entrance. Alexa Bliss is also getting an event-based persona featuring the butterfly dress she wore alongside Charlotte Flair.
The DLC is not limited to character cosmetics. Both the Night 1 and Night 2 WrestleMania 42 arenas are being added, giving players locations designed around the event. Liv Morgan will receive another WrestleMania-themed persona as well, together with her entrance music, "Trouble," which she debuted during her Night 1 match against Stephanie Vaquer.
Why it matters
The pack connects WWE 2K26 directly to several of WrestleMania 42's most visible stories. Rhodes entered the event as champion and retained the WWE Undisputed Championship against Randy Orton in Night 1's heavily anticipated main event. Bliss and Flair competed in a fatal four-way match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, although Brie Bella and Paige left with the titles.
That event-focused approach gives the DLC more value than a simple roster update. Players receive recognizable entrances, presentation elements, arenas, and character designs that can be used to recreate moments from the show. It also follows a broader post-launch plan for WWE 2K26, which launched in March with a CM Punk-focused Showcase mode, the addition of the WWE Draft to Universe Mode, and a redesigned MyRise story experience.
What to watch next
The WrestleMania 42 pack arrives soon after the latest season of WWE 2K26's Ringside Pass. That season added tag team veterans Matt and Jeff Hardy, musician Jelly Roll, and former Lucha Libre AAA women's champion Lady Shani. Visual Concepts has also previewed future Ringside Pass additions including Danhausen, Brie Bella, and Royce Keys.
For players deciding whether to return, the most important question is how much they value event recreation. Cody Rhodes and Alexa Bliss offer the strongest star power in this pack, while the two arenas provide the clearest gameplay-facing addition. Liv Morgan's alternate persona and entrance music add another layer for fans following the Night 1 card. More information about the full WrestleMania 42 package would determine how substantial the update feels beyond its featured appearances.
Key takeaways for WWE 2K26 players
- The WrestleMania 42 DLC is scheduled for August 19 and costs $9.99.
- Cody Rhodes gets his Night 1 entrance attire, including the gold jacket and skull mask.
- Alexa Bliss receives the butterfly-dress persona worn with Charlotte Flair.
- Night 1 and Night 2 WrestleMania 42 arenas are included in the pack.
- Liv Morgan gets a WrestleMania-themed persona and her "Trouble" entrance music.
Expert View
This is a focused, fan-service-driven expansion rather than a major systems update, but that is appropriate for a WrestleMania-themed release. The strongest part of the package is its ability to preserve the visual identity of the event through Rhodes' entrance gear, Bliss' alternate presentation, the two arenas, and Morgan's music. Visual Concepts is also building a consistent post-launch rhythm: major seasonal additions keep WWE 2K26 relevant after its March release, while event-specific content gives players a reason to revisit existing modes.
