The MyGM mode in WWE 2K26 is promising a lot of new features, and thankfully, MyRise is also getting some attention. In a new, recently released video, Paul Heyman stepped into his “Oracle” persona to narrate the latest Ringside Report for WWE 2K26. The new details cover every new aspect of the upcoming game’s MyRise mode. Titled “The Comeback,” this will be the story of your own custom Superstar: The Archetype.
It makes a legendary return after an absence of two years, delivering you a single unified narrative across the men’s and women’s divisions. The mode will feature branching choices, cinematic cutscenes, better presentation, and a post-story loop that actually matters.
Pulling straight from the official 2K Newsroom announcement and developer insights, here is our complete analysis of the revamped mode.
The Archetype’s Journey
Your journey starts with you debuting at the WWE Performance Center to an ecstatic crowd, only to be humbled by one of the champions: Bron Breakker on the men’s side or Jordynne Grace on the women’s. This time, Heyman isn’t just a mouthpiece but a valuable character to the story. He will act as your shadowy guide, all while trying to bury you, playing on both sides.
The road back runs through actual WWE landmarks: an NXT lifeline offered by Adam Pearce, merciless rivals, and a WrestleMania climax where everything is at stake.
The men’s and women’s campaigns basically follow the same overall structure, but significantly differentiate themselves in dialogues, cutscenes, and opponents. This will make players want to experience both of the stories, so they don’t miss out on the fun.
Branching Paths, Massive Rewards, And A True Post-Game Loop
Every decision of yours actually matters. Will you turn your back on everyone and become the most hated one on the roster, or fight with honor and earn the respect of the WWE Universe? These choices must be taken carefully as they reshape rivalries, unveil hidden stories, and decide how the fans think of you by the end.
The lead narrative designer of MyRise, Sean Conaway, confirmed that the team heard their fans’ complaints from last year. No more of the repetitive and boring grind just to unlock everything, as rewards will be unlocked naturally throughout the story. Complete key arcs and you’ll add:
- Indie-era 2003 CM Punk (complete with AFI’s “Miseria Cantare” as his entrance theme!!!)
- The nightmare-fuel “Burnt” Fiend
- Polka Dot Dusty Rhodes
- Original MyRise alternate characters
- Iconic gear from previous WWE 2K titles
And what will happen after completing the main story? A key decision makes new ground for proper New Game+ content: defend your championship, endure devastating losses, start a second comeback, and face off hidden enemies in that extended loop. Conaway states that the team put a lot of work into making post-MyRise feel like it has a soul.
Why This Feels Like MyRise’s True Redemption Arc
As you may know, last year’s mode faced backlash over the repetitive grind and lack of narrative depth. We wrote a full piece on this detailing how it needs massive improvements. It looks like 2K is finally listening to the fans, as the MyRise mode looks to change significantly.
One connected story with real agency, no forced repeats for unlocks, and plenty of replayability to keep you coming back for more. The devs’ nature of forecasting WWE storylines months earlier, like predicting Grace’s monster heel run, pulls you even deeper into the universe.
This may just be the personal redemption saga of WWE career mode — replayable, cinematic, and truly worth the “MyRise” title. So think carefully: which path will you choose when The Oracle shows up?
