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TheWWE 2Kseries has consistently improved with each new installment sinceWWE 2K22. The presentation is exceptional, and the gameplay is accessible. Additionally, a highly anticipated feature has made a comeback inWWE2K25: the chain wrestling mechanic, which was last seen inWWE 2K19.
The return of this mechanic is great news for fans of traditional technical wrestling and adds another layer ofdepth and immersion. Like the trading blows feature inWWE 2K24,chain wrestling triggers a mini-game where the wrestlers can go back and forth, trading wrestling holds.
How To Initiate Chain Wrestling In WWE 2K25
The chain wrestling mechanic can be initiated at the start of a match whileboth wrestlers lock up at the same timewith achain iconabove the wrestler’s health bar. However, you can manually initiate a chain wrestling early inthe match, even if both chain icons have disappeared.
To activate chain wrestling manually, use the following commands:
you’re able to chain wrestletwice in a match. Once when the chain buff is active and again using the manual method when both wrestlers are relatively fresh.
Understanding Chain Wrestling In WWE 2K25
When chain wrestling is active, it initiates acircular mini-gamewith three actions:
Each segment will indicate which action has a better chance of winning in the grapple, represented bygreen segmentswithin the circular mini-game. Select the one with the green segments with the highest number of blocks, or try your luck with a different action using the left joystick.
To win the grapple, move the left joystick in a circle until you feel thehotspot indicated by the vibrations. When the red circle has stopped expanding, rotate the left stick again to find a new hotspot.
The Wrestlerscan potentially keep the chain wrestling going for a while with grapples and maneuvers that go back and forth. Wrestlers with a higher grapple tendency are more likely to try and grapple from the outset, but many wrestlers will start the match with attacks.
How To Activate Or Deactivate Chain Wrestling In WWE 2K25
While most fans love the chain wrestling mechanics, some will prefer to get down to the action straight away instead of trying to simulate a classic style wrestling match. To switch it off, use the following steps:
That’s everything needed for the chain wrestling mechanics and how to initiate them at least twice in a match.
