The Island is perhaps the most exciting thing about WWE 2K25, as the new game mode, which is only available for current-gen, introduces something never seen before in the franchise, an online world where fans can come together and experience different activities.
It's similar to NBA 2K 'The City', as it also allows you to explore an online world with different challenges and activities, compete against other players, and visit different 'WWE-themed' locations, all while using your custom MySuperstar character.
The Island servers have a maximum capacity of 50 players. You can join forces with your friends to take over The Island and become the new 'Tribal Chief', complete quests, or just climb through the ranking leaderboard on your own.
The Island Storyline
The Island has its unique storyline, with the main goal being impressing and getting the approval of the 'Tribal Chief', Roman Reigns. This storyline has five chapters, each with unique quests spread across The Island, and you will earn rewards for every challenge you complete.

With the rewards you earn in The Island quests, you can upgrade your MySuperstar and also customize it. The rewards will also help you unlock badges, which will make your character significantly stronger.
The Island Districts
There are four districts in The Island, and all of them are 'WWE-themed', being inspired by different aspects of the wrestling culture. These districts are called Hero HQ, The Arcade of Tomorrow, The Temple of Ancestors, and The Deadlands.
Hero HQ is, as the name indicates, a place where wrestling heroes are celebrated. As the "bastion of all that is good", the Hero HQ is constantly being attacked by WWE villains, also known as heels.

The Temple of Ancestors celebrates the old and rich Lucha culture, with the temple entrance being a traditional Lucha Libre mask. It pays homage to all the Lucha greats that have passed through WWE, such as Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Mil Mascaras, and Psicosis.
While The Temple of Ancestors is more of a celebration of the past, The Arcade of Tomorrow is a mixture of tradition and innovation. It's a place on The Island where gamers, comic book lovers, and lovers of everything pop-culture-related can call home.
The Deadlands district represents the Supernatural aspect that WWE has always had, being described as a "portal to the supernatural". It has many glass murals, with historic supernatural wrestling figures like The Undertaker, Kane, and the late great Paul Bearer.
Spread across the districts are many apparel stores that offer exclusive attires from plenty of brands. There are stores from brands such as Nike, Puma, DSYF, Jordan, and StayCool NYC.
Online Play

As mentioned further above, The Island will allow you to compete against other players in real-time. By winning these PvP matches you will earn points, that will allow you to climb in the ranks.
There are five ranks, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Every rank offers unique rewards, which you can use to upgrade your MySuperstar. Winning matches will also earn you rewards, such as XP, VC, and in-game items.
Just like you earn points from winning matches, you will lose them if your opponent gets the three count. This makes The Island an extremely competitive game mode and the ranking system more interesting.
This is everything you need to know about The Island mode in WWE 2K25. You can also learn more about the WWE 2K25 editions, roster, pre-order bonuses, and even take a look at the Gameplay Trailer.