Complete WWE 2K25 controls guide
WWE 2K25 is a relatively realistic wrestling simulator with a pretty complex set of controls that you'll have to master in the long run. While the basic controls are easy to understand, separate commands are available based on your movements. For example, a button combination will do one thing under normal circumstances and something else if you're in the Grapple mode. Let's look at the complete set of controls you'll need to master. Disclaimer: Controls are set for the DualSense controller on PC and PS5. All WWE 2K25 controls The table includes the basic controls related to movement, taunts, and more. Action Controls Control Superstar LS Run Hold L2 + LS Grab (Grapple State) Circle Light Strike/Grapple Square + LS Heavy Strike/Grapple X + LS Irish Whip Circle Finisher R2 + X Signature R2 + Square Submission R2 + Circle Payback R2 + Triangle Reversal/Dodge Triangle Block Hold Triangle Breaker Reversal Circle/X/Square Climb R1 + LS Enter/Exit/Climb on Top Rope Hold R1 + LS Exit into Apron/Climb Middle Rope Tap R1 + LS Lean To Ropes for Springboard Tap L1 + LS Pick up object/weapon L1 Pin Opponent RS down Reposition/Turn Opponent RS Lift Opponent RS up Drag Opponent L1 + LS Initiate Carry R1 + LS Wake Up Taunt D-pad up Crowd Taunt D-pad left Opponent Taunt D-pad right Toggle Primary Payback D-pad down Instant Recovery R1 Release/Hold Pin L1 Tag In/Out Partner L1 Display Target/Control Target Partner Touch Pad Change Stance Click L Change Target Click R Pause Game Options All WWE 2K25 Carry and Drag controls To use the controls, enter the grab/lock-up state using the Circle button. Action Controls Drag Opponent L1 + LS Initiate Carry R1 + LS Lift into Powerbomb Position R1 + LS up Lift into Cradle Position R1 + LS down Lift into Fireman's Carry R1 + LS left Lift into Shoulder Carry R1 + LS right Convert moves into Carry R1 Carry/Drag Opponent Around LS Change Carry Position RS Slam Opponent/Complete Move X Environmental Attack Square Throw Over Ropes/Off Stage Circle Release Carry/Drag R1 Escape Carry/Drag Circle WWE 2K25 Weapons controls A variety of weapons and throwable objects will be available for the superstars, and here's the full set of controls associated with them. Action Controls Pick Object/Weapon L1 Grab Weapon from under the Ring L1 Primary Attack Square Secondary Attack X Throw Weapon Circle + LS Drop Object L1 Throw Object into/out of Ring L1 + LS Lean/Wedge Object in Corner X + LS Set up Ladder/Table X Lift Opponent on to Table RS up Climb Cage/Cell/Ladder R1 Push Ladder Down Press Circle rapidly Rotate Standing Ladder Hold L1 + RS Set up Ladder Bridge L1 + R1 Ignite Table R2 + X Call for the Door in Steel Cage L1 WWE 2K25 Tag Team Controls Master the following controls to make illegal tags with your AI Partners. Action Controls Remove Turnbuckle Pad L1 + D-pad up Retrieve and Set Up a Table L1 + D-pad left Retrieve Weapon and Slide it into Ring L1 + D-pad down Attack Opposing Team's Illegal Man L1 + D-pad right If you're on an Xbox controllers, here are the button replacements to note. PlayStation controller Xbox controller X A Circle B Square X Triangle Y L1 LB R1 RB L2 LT R2 RT The post Complete WWE 2K25 controls guide appeared first on Destructoid.
WWE 2K25 is a relatively realistic wrestling simulator with a pretty complex set of controls that you'll have to master in the long run.
While the basic controls are easy to understand, separate commands are available based on your movements. For example, a button combination will do one thing under normal circumstances and something else if you're in the Grapple mode. Let's look at the complete set of controls you'll need to master.
Disclaimer: Controls are set for the DualSense controller on PC and PS5.
All WWE 2K25 controls
The table includes the basic controls related to movement, taunts, and more.
Action Controls Control Superstar LS Run Hold L2 + LS Grab (Grapple State) Circle Light Strike/Grapple Square + LS Heavy Strike/Grapple X + LS Irish Whip Circle Finisher R2 + X Signature R2 + Square Submission R2 + Circle Payback R2 + Triangle Reversal/Dodge Triangle Block Hold Triangle Breaker Reversal Circle/X/Square Climb R1 + LS Enter/Exit/Climb on Top Rope Hold R1 + LS Exit into Apron/Climb Middle Rope Tap R1 + LS Lean To Ropes for Springboard Tap L1 + LS Pick up object/weapon L1 Pin Opponent RS down Reposition/Turn Opponent RS Lift Opponent RS up Drag Opponent L1 + LS Initiate Carry R1 + LS Wake Up Taunt D-pad up Crowd Taunt D-pad left Opponent Taunt D-pad right Toggle Primary Payback D-pad down Instant Recovery R1 Release/Hold Pin L1 Tag In/Out Partner L1 Display Target/Control Target Partner Touch Pad Change Stance Click L Change Target Click R Pause Game Options
All WWE 2K25 Carry and Drag controls
To use the controls, enter the grab/lock-up state using the Circle button.
Action Controls Drag Opponent L1 + LS Initiate Carry R1 + LS Lift into Powerbomb Position R1 + LS up Lift into Cradle Position R1 + LS down Lift into Fireman's Carry R1 + LS left Lift into Shoulder Carry R1 + LS right Convert moves into Carry R1 Carry/Drag Opponent Around LS Change Carry Position RS Slam Opponent/Complete Move X Environmental Attack Square Throw Over Ropes/Off Stage Circle Release Carry/Drag R1 Escape Carry/Drag Circle
WWE 2K25 Weapons controls
A variety of weapons and throwable objects will be available for the superstars, and here's the full set of controls associated with them.
Action Controls Pick Object/Weapon L1 Grab Weapon from under the Ring L1 Primary Attack Square Secondary Attack X Throw Weapon Circle + LS Drop Object L1 Throw Object into/out of Ring L1 + LS Lean/Wedge Object in Corner X + LS Set up Ladder/Table X Lift Opponent on to Table RS up Climb Cage/Cell/Ladder R1 Push Ladder Down Press Circle rapidly Rotate Standing Ladder Hold L1 + RS Set up Ladder Bridge L1 + R1 Ignite Table R2 + X Call for the Door in Steel Cage L1
WWE 2K25 Tag Team Controls
Master the following controls to make illegal tags with your AI Partners.
Action Controls Remove Turnbuckle Pad L1 + D-pad up Retrieve and Set Up a Table L1 + D-pad left Retrieve Weapon and Slide it into Ring L1 + D-pad down Attack Opposing Team's Illegal Man L1 + D-pad right
If you're on an Xbox controllers, here are the button replacements to note.
PlayStation controller Xbox controller X A Circle B Square X Triangle Y L1 LB R1 RB L2 LT R2 RT
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