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A slightly outside of the norm DLC offering arrives for WWE 2K25 today, with the NBA-heavy Dunk & Destruction Pack.
Shaq Attack
Back for another round of downloadable content is 2K and Visual Concepts, this time with a pack labeled “Dunk & Destruction“. And yes, there’s a very specific reason for that title, and it has to do with who’s included in the collection’s roster.
Wrestling fans have a pair of fresh legends to field in the ring if they grab a download of Dunk & Destruction, with TNA’s monster Abyss, and The Great Khali. Both of those men are massive competitors, and should give those who prefer to manhandle their opponents some nice choices.
But aside from the wrestlers, the new DLC brings with it a trio of basketball players, with the legendary Shaquille O’Neal, Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton, and the New York Knicks own Jalen Brunson. While the collection is definitely different, the last two inclusions might make for a neat in-ring grudge match, given this year’s NBA Playoffs, and Shaq… well, it’s Shaq.
The Dunk & Destruction Pack features an eclectic collection of powerhouse athletes that bring the pain no matter where they compete. One of the most iconic sports personalities of all time, Shaquille O’Neal has been enshrined in The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, is a four-time NBA Champion, a three-time NBA Finals MVP, and the 2000 Most Valuable Player, among many other accolades. A fan-favorite DJ, rapper, actor, pop culture figure, and long-time WWE fan, Shaq has made appearances at several WWE events, where his imposing 7’1” frame is undeniable, even amongst larger than life Superstars. Tyrese Haliburton, a two-time NBA All-Star and 2024 assists leader, led the Indiana Pacers to the 2025 NBA Finals, the team’s first Finals appearance in 25 years. Haliburton is also an avid WWE fan, appearing on WWE TV and in WWE 2K25 decked out in a custom “Tyrese 3:17” shirt in homage to WWE icon “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Also appearing on WWE TV and in the Dunk & Destruction Pack, two-time NBA All-Star and Captain of the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson took on Haliburton in the 2025 NBA Playoffs after confronting him on WWE SmackDown, bringing the worlds of WWE and basketball together in an unexpected and exciting way.
In addition to NBA stars, two titanic powerhouses of the squared circle are featured in the Dunk & Destruction Pack. Standing 6’8”, the masked, maniacal Abyss struck fear into the hearts of opponents, winning championships in wrestling promotions around the world. Wielding a spiked 2×4 he named “Janice,” Abyss seemed to take pleasure in causing his opponents pain in a variety of matches featuring unique stipulations, which should serve him well in his WWE 2K franchise debut. Joining Abyss and the NBA stars is the first Indian-born World Champion in WWE history, The Great Khali. The mammoth Punjabi Superstar captured the World Heavyweight Championship and earned a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame with his towering 7’1” stature and powerful chops from his massive hands. The Dunk & Destruction Pack includes new objects that can be used to attack opponents, including a basketball and “Janice,” plus MyFACTION cards for each new Superstar, as well as a total of more than 30 moves and taunts. The pack is available for individual purchase, or as part of the WWE 2K25 Season Pass, Ringside Pass, and in both The Bloodline Edition and Deadman Edition.
2K press release
Along with Dunk & Destruction, WWE 2K25 also has a fresh update out, delivering new quests and unlockable characters in The Island mode, which is for current-gen consoles only. Those exclusives include a new “robot version of Cody Rhodes, Firefly Funhouse Alexa Bliss, playable Lily Doll character, and Nikki Cross ‘23”.
MyFACTION also has some new content however, which includes the Amethyst Token Market (which is opening June 23rd), plus a Bloodline card pack (June 26th), and the Crown Jewel Arena. And yes, those items are “available to all players”, according to 2K. One last little exclusive though? That’d be the Wrestlemania 41 arena, which will be ready for all those who own the WrestleMania 41 Pack or The Bloodline Edition of WWE 2K25.
