WWE 2K26 Update 1.008 Patch Notes (v1.08)

2K Games has released a new WWE 2K26 update 1.008 (patch 1.08) on PS5 and Xbox One. According to the official WWE 2K26 version 1.008.000 patch notes, the latest Season 2 DLC update introduces four new wrestlers with instant unlock access, faster progression through reduced RXP requirements, and free tier skips for returning players. Todays WWE 2K26 patch 1.08 also expands the battle-pass system with 120 rewards and confirms the new no-grind DLC model that will continue across future seasons.

WWE 2K26 update 1.08 Patch Notes – April 15, 2026

Key Highlights

All paid DLC wrestlers now unlock instantly at Tier 1 with no progression required ⚡
Season progression sped up with reduced RXP requirement from 800 to 625
Four new playable characters added: Ax, Crush, Smash, and Kelly Kelly 🎮
Returning players receive 20 free tier skips for both Season 1 and Season 2
Season 2 introduces 120 total rewards across free and premium tracks

Season 2 DLC Character Roster

Added new playable superstars:
- Ax
- Crush
- Smash
- Kelly Kelly
Characters available starting April 15, 2026
Access granted through the Ringside Pass Premium track

Instant DLC Unlock System

All Season DLC wrestlers now unlock immediately at Tier 1
Removed previous level requirements for paid characters
System applies to Season 2 and all future seasons

Season 2 Progression Updates

Reduced RXP needed per tier:
- Changed from 800 RXP to 625 RXP
Increased effectiveness of RXP Boost items
Lower progression requirement planned to remain for future seasons 🚀

Free Tier Skip Rewards

Granted 20 free tiers in Season 2 for returning players
Granted 20 additional tiers retroactively for Season 1
Requires linked 2K account
Rewards delivered automatically upon login

Season 2 Reward Structure

Total rewards available: 120 items
40 Free tiers
40 Premium tiers
60 rewards per track
Progress earned by gaining RXP in any game mode

Free Track Rewards

In-game currency rewards
MyFACTION items
Cosmetic unlocks
Boost items
Select gameplay content

Premium Track Rewards

Access to all four Season 2 DLC wrestlers
Additional persona characters
Exclusive cosmetic items
Extra rewards on each tier

Pricing and Access

Premium pass price set at $9.99
Included automatically with Ringside Pass bundle
Included with select special editions of the game

Season Timing and Availability

Season 2 launched April 15, 2026
Released as part of the WrestleMania content cycle
Second seasonal content update in the yearly roadmap

General

Stability and Performance Improvements
Addressed reported concerns of changes reverting after relaunching the game when the prompt to save to multiple modes appears

Gameplay / Play

Added new move – Chelsea Green’s Un-Pretty-Her 2 (Standing Rear Grapple and motion captured by Chelsea Green herself)
Added new move – Aleister Black’s Spinning Back Elbow 4 (Standing Front Heavy & Rebound Attack)
Added new move – Triangle Crossbody 1 (To Ringside > Corner Springboard Standing Attack)
Added new move – Triangle Crossbody 2 (To Ringside > Corner Springboard Running Attack)
Added trios entrance for Alpha Academy (Maxxine Dupri, Otis, Akira Tozawa)

The Island

Added new shop items and bundle deals
Added new Order of Malice location – complete Chapter 1 to gain access including:
- New Malice Towers
- New Malice Arena
Added New Event Tower: ManiaMoments!
Added PvP Scrapyard support
- PvP matchmaking option prompted outside of the Scrapyard
Season 1 Championships awarded

Create

CREATE-A-SUPERSTAR
- Addressed reported concerns related to Facial Structure and Facial Region Face customizations failing to trigger a “revert” prompt when viewing the categories on a saved Superstar.
- Addressed reported concerns related to a rollback not working correctly when resetting all face feature values back to the default data.
- Addressed reported concerns related to Presentation Name sorting order failing to save when viewed in Create-a-Superstar.
- Addressed reported concerns related to vacant portraits displaying when assigning Attire Slot 2 as the default attire.
- Addressed reported concerns related to Alternate Attires saved under Attire Slot 2 displaying Attire Slot 1’s portrait when observed within Roster.
- Addressed reported concerns related to some DLC Superstars disappearing from the Download Superstar menu when saving any DLC Alt Attire.
- Addressed reported concerns related to selecting a second piercing forcing the user’s cursor to hover onto the first piercing.
CREATE-AN-ARENA
- Addressed reported concerns related to custom images and logos not resizing properly to scale over mats and aprons in Create-an-Arena.
- Addressed reported concerns related to arena props vanishing after being copied.
- Addressed reported concerns related to relief logos on Stage Part screens lacking details and not matching their thumbnails.
- Addressed reported concerns related to soft crashes when the player selects a second placed prop after removing a first prop and reverting changes.
- Addressed reported concerns related to the commentator and ring announcer failing to properly fill their chairs in Custom Arenas with a Double Announcer table.
- Addressed reported concerns related to props clipping into the ground when copying them in the parts placements screen and setting them to floor height.
CREATE-AN-ENTRANCE / CREATE-A-VICTORY
- Addressed reported concerns related to missing Title Motions when editing entrances for Tag Teams.
- Addressed reported concerns related to Custom Superstars’ edited names failing to properly display when attempting to apply Created Entrances and Victories.
- Addressed reported concerns related to generic settings failing to appear when modifying the stage and ramp movie in Create-an-Entrance.
- Addressed reported concerns related to duplicate pyro effects failing to function after being used more than once throughout the Entrance Timeline.
- Addressed reported concerns related to stage pyro tied to entrance motions failing to preview when making any adjustment to the Timeline.
- Addressed reported concerns related to the decision button enabling incorrectly when highlighting the save option in the movie display screen.
- Addressed reported concerns related to multiple entrance template default movies displaying as “None” when viewing their entrance template.
- Addressed reported concerns where one member of certain trio teams could fail to appear or manifest as a placeholder when editing them in Create-an-Entrance.
- Addressed reported concerns related Timeline screen effects not functioning as intended when there is a top menu screen effect applied in Create-an-Entrance.
- Addressed reported concerns related to dual shoulder button functionality for Play and Fast Forward when in Full Screen preview.
- Addressed reported concerns related to entrance motions for the “American Made” quad team spawning a duplicate team after saving and then returning to the Team tab.
- Addressed reported concerns related to duplicated title motion displays for Limitless and The Great Khali.
CREATE-A-CHAMPIONSHIP
- Addressed reported concerns related to hidden front plates and side plates reappearing when entering the Strap menu.
CREATE-AN-IMAGE
- Addressed reported concerns related to Custom Images downloaded from Community Creations failing to display inside Custom Images when viewing “Add New Images” in various creation modes.
CREATE-A-VIDEO
- Addressed reported concerns related to a potential soft crash occurring when the player edits a duplicated Highlight Reel in Create-a-Video.

Presentation

Addressed reported concerns where the camera could be obstructed during Dumpster and Casket matches
Addressed reported concerns where the camera could get into a bad state when when changing Controller Assignment with two superstars in Elimination Chamber in WrestleMania 32 arena
Enabled the option to use ramp-racing camera view in Spectate Mode
Addressed reported concerns of a situation in Gauntlet and Elimination matches where camera would follow eliminated opponent
Addressed reported concerns of a situation where only one belt was shown in double title match when using a custom title

Online

Made online stability improvements

MyGM

Added new sort options for morale, promo skill, etc. to various screens
For players who find the class system too complex in MyGM, we have introduced a new setting that allows you to adjust class system scoring for matches. When setting up a new save you can now adjust how much the class synergy pairings contribute to your individual match scores. Options include 10% (Default), 5% and 1% (For players who want a bit more freedom in their MyGM booking experience).

Universe

Improved stability throughout Universe
Improved consistency when switching from Classic Mode to Superstar mode
Addressed reported concerns of a situation where Superstar Hair or Clothing deformed after Elimination Chamber matches
Addressed reported concerns of a crash when saving a match with a mystery intergender superstar
Addressed reported concerns of Match Cards not saving with unassigned custom championships
Improved UI scrolling in Universe on the attire screen
Addressed reported concerns of duplicate superstars being booked in a Special Guest Referee Match
Addressed reported concerns related to Special Guest Referee Matches not appearing or appearing incorrectly on the match card
Addressed reported concerns related to Special Guest Referee Matches and Promo Actions in Superstar Mode
Added missing sound effects when navigating Universe Mode
Addressed reported concerns of a situation causing the Manage Superstar menu to not appear at the proper intervals in Superstar Mode
Addressed reported concerns related to previously simulated custom matches to becoming active when leaving the Edit Matches screen
Mid-Match and Post-Match cash-ins in Superstar Mode should now trigger properly
Addressed reported concerns related to the female filter missing when scrolling through participant list
Addressed reported concerns related to Drafts continuing to trigger after their shows had been deleted
Empty MITB slots no longer have assigned genders
Improved consistency for Random Guest Participants in matches that have already been created
Removed the ability to use cash-ins during KOTR/QOTR tournaments
Addressed reported concerns of being stuck at a week with an empty match card in some rare situations in Superstar mode
Addressed reported concerns of custom MITB briefcases not being vacated after announcing a cash-in in Superstar mode
Addressed reported concerns of cameras resetting between animations during a post-match promo

Cutscenes

Addressed depth of field concerns that occur in cutscenes.
Addressed some minor concerns related to clipping occurring in entrances.
Addressed reported concerns in WarGames entrance that caused Superstars to be caught on the cage.
Addressed reported concerns related to some special entrances not triggering properly.

Audio

Updated “I Quit” voice audio for AJ Styles, Batista, JBL, John Cena, and Randy Orton
Improved entrance crowd audio for Joe Hendry and Oba Femi
Improved entrance commentary when using Sol Ruca and Zaria in their tag team entrance
Improved entrance commentary when using Joe Hendry at WrestleMania

Recently, a major WWE 2k26 patch 1.03 added quality of life changes. Today’s WWE 2K26 update 1.008 will address a few of these bugs. You can expect more fixes in the upcoming WWE 2k26 patch 1.09.

Download the free WWE 2K26 version 1.008.000 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

WWE 2K26 Update 1.008 Patch Notes (v1.08) | Season 2 DLC Update