WWE 2K26’s release date is just around the corner, and with most of the main game already covered, it’s time to turn our attention towards the DLCs. Luckily, we’ve started receiving news on what (and who) exactly the DLCs will comprise. Our first order of business today: Brie Bella as part of the season 5 DLC.
What do DLCs have to do with seasons? Has the DLC system been revamped? And what else is part of the fifth season DLC? I’m going to cover all that today, so stick around to find out.
From DLC To Ringside Pass
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Before we talk about Brie Bella and season 5, let me explain something. A major upcoming change in WWE 2K26 has been the introduction of the Ringside Pass, which will replace the old DLC model for post-launch content.
Rather than buying DLC packs to play with new superstars, players will now be able to purchase the Ringside Pass. This pass has two reward tracks: free and premium. The free one is available to everyone, while the premium track rewards are unlocked through purchasing the pass.
This premium track contains all the free track rewards, as well as new superstars for you to try out. Make sure you’re not confused going into this, since it might seem different at first. With multiple seasons of the Ringside Pass, players can opt to buy specific seasons according to the superstars they want.
Even if you don’t buy the Ringside Pass, you will still benefit from the free track rewards. But this does make playing the game and gaining progress a must.
The pass will have 40 tiers with 60 rewards. The premium track will consist of these 60 rewards plus 4 DLC superstars. The first DLC character is unlocked for free, while the other three can be unlocked as you progress and gain XP.
DLC Season 5 Brie Bella
As the headline suggests, Brie Bella will be a playable character in WWE 2K26. However, you will need to wait until DLC season 5 is released. For now, we only know of two DLC superstars in that season, the first being Brie Bella, while the other is Pagano.
Ringside Pass season 5 is set to drop in September 2026 with no confirmed date. Each season will cost $9.99 when they come out, so you can decide which wrestlers are worth going for.
Published: Mar 5, 2026 04:15 pm