So, 2K just dropped the big one. If you’ve been staring at a massive download bar today, that’s the WWE 2K25 patch 1.07 notes coming to life on your hard drive. Some people are reporting download sizes that feel more like a full game reinstall than a simple "patch," but once you dig into the actual changes, it’s clear why. This isn't just about fixing a few clipping issues or making the ring ropes look slightly shinier.
They actually added tangible content here.
Honestly, the headline for most of us is the championship situation. For a while, the community has been vocal about the lack of certain midcard titles in MyGM and the outdated look of the NXT belts. 2K finally blinked.
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The New Gold and Where to Find It
The most immediate change you’ll notice in the WWE 2K25 patch 1.07 notes is the official addition of the new NXT Championship and NXT Women’s Championship. These are the updated versions that align with the current CW era of the brand. It’s a small detail for casual players, but if you’re a stickler for realism in your Universe mode, this was a massive "must-have."
But the real meat for the managers among us is in MyGM.
We finally got Women’s midcard championships for RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. No more struggling to keep your female roster happy without a secondary title to fight for. To balance this out, 2K tweaked the brand popularity bonuses—basically making it so you don't just snowball into an unbeatable lead because you have more belts.
- New Titles: NXT (Men's & Women's) updated visuals.
- MyGM Specifics: Women’s Intercontinental and Women’s U.S. Titles are now active.
- NXT Buff: The NXT brand now gets two power cards per season instead of one.
It’s about time.
Why Your Universe Mode Just Got a Massive Facelift
If you’re like me, you spend 90% of your time in Universe mode. It’s been... buggy, to put it lightly. The WWE 2K25 patch 1.07 notes address some of the most annoying "quality of life" issues that have been plaguing the mode since launch.
First, they added Saturday Night’s Main Event to the calendar. You can now set it as a PLE template, which is perfect for those nostalgic retro-runs or just adding some variety to the monthly schedule.
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They also fixed the "vacating championships" bug. Before this, if you removed a champion from a show, the belt would sometimes stay stuck in a weird limbo. Now, it properly vacates. Managers can also be selected for matches even if they aren't technically "assigned" to that specific show's roster. It’s a small logic fix that makes booking way less of a headache.
The Hidden Gameplay Tweaks
Wait, did you notice the AI?
There’s a subtle but important fix regarding how the AI handles weapons. In the launch version, the AI would sometimes get into a loop of picking up and dropping chairs like they couldn't decide if they wanted to start a fight or open a furniture store. Patch 1.07 supposedly smoothens that logic out.
And then there's the Special Guest Referee meter.
Apparently, there was a "secret" update (or at least one that wasn't shouted from the rooftops) that allows you to disable the referee meter in the match options again. You just hit Triangle (PlayStation) or Y (Xbox) on the match rules screen. This lets you go full heel and attack players without the game instantly booting you out. It was a feature in 2K24 that went MIA at launch this year, so seeing it back is a win.
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The "Remaster-Sized" Technical Fixes
Let’s talk about the 40GB+ download size. Why is it so huge?
A lot of it comes down to the Create-an-Arena and Create-a-Superstar overhauls. 2K went in and fixed a ton of image placement issues. If you’ve ever spent three hours making a custom arena only to find that your logos moved three inches to the left when the match started, you know the pain.
They also addressed the "disappearing Superstar" glitch that would happen at the end of Backstage Brawls. Nothing kills the vibe of a hard-fought victory like your character literally vanishing into the ether during the victory screen.
A Quick Breakdown of Game Tuning:
- Arena Capacity: The largest arena's capacity was reduced from 50k to 45k. This sounds like a downgrade, but it’s actually a performance fix to keep the framerate from chugging during complex entrances.
- Fan Retention: In MyGM, fan retention now caps at 99%. No more losing half your audience for no reason between seasons.
- The "Win in 5 Minutes" Promo: This now actually shows a timer on the screen during the subsequent match. No more guessing.
What’s Still Missing?
Look, no patch is perfect. While the WWE 2K25 patch 1.07 notes fix a lot, the community is still reporting some issues with the Royal Rumble AI. Specifically, when a human player is eliminated, the camera sometimes forgets who the winner is and just stares at a turnbuckle for three minutes.
Also, the "Casket Match" button mashing. 2K says they’ve tuned things, but on Legend difficulty, it still feels like you need the finger speed of a professional Starcraft player to close that lid.
Actionable Next Steps for Players
To get the most out of this update, don't just jump into a match. You need to verify a few things first:
- Refresh Your MyGM: The new Women's midcard titles might require you to start a new save to see them fully integrated, though some users are reporting they pop up in existing saves after one seasonal cycle.
- Check Your Custom Arenas: If you had "broken" logos, go back into the creation suite. You might need to re-save the arena to trigger the new coordinate fixes.
- Update Universe Calendars: Go into your Universe settings and manually add Saturday Night's Main Event if you want it to appear in your current rotation.
- Toggle the Ref Meter: If you’re planning a Special Guest Referee match, remember to check the rules screen to disable that ejection meter if you want to cause some chaos.
This patch is a massive step in the right direction. It feels like the game is finally moving out of the "early access" vibe and into a polished state. Now, go win those new NXT titles.