DLCs are back as part of WWE 2K26, but this time, under a different name. Post-launch content was previously known as DLC, but with WWE 2K26, it will now be called a Ringside Pass. And rather than DLC packs, we’re going to be seeing Ringside Pass seasons. But that would mean you can’t just buy all the downloadable content anymore, right? Yes.
You’ll need to purchase the season pass and then work your way through multiple tiers of rewards. So what’s the best way to quickly unlock all tiers? That’s exactly what I’ll be talking about today, so stick around to find out.
Fastest Way To Unlock WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Rewards
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Almost every game has a battle pass system now, so the Ringside Pass won’t be an unknown feature for most. As all battle passes, players must gain RXP through playing matches and completing quests to progress tiers. Although don’t worry, it’s really not as hard as it sounds.
Almost every action in the game awards you with RXP, and you don’t need an insane amount to finish the track. However, if you want to be efficient, here are all the game modes that reward RXP so you can quickly progress WWE 2K26’s Ringside Pass:
- Play Now
- Universe
- MyRISE
- Showcase
- MyGM
- MyFACTION
- The Island
As you can see, that’s most of the game’s content, meaning whatever you do, you’ll be passively gaining RXP throughout your playtime.
You can earn RXP in all online multiplayer matches except for custom online lobbies. But on top of simply winning matches, you should also focus on completing challenges and special quests that pop up. These reward players with extra RXP to give their reward track progress a slight push.
Finally, one-time milestones are a great way to gain some RXP. These milestones can be found inside the game menu, and once completed, give you an assortment of rewards. Complete these to quickly unlock track rewards.
Total Rewards & DLC Characters
With the introduction of the Ringside Pass system, you might be curious what you can get as part of the pass. The pass has 2 tracks, one free and the other premium. The free track is available to everyone, while the premium one needs to be purchased.
There are 40 tiers in total, with 60 rewards in each track. So if you opt for only the free track, you’ll get 60 rewards, excluding DLC superstars. On the other hand, the premium track features 60 additional rewards, including the 4 DLC characters per season.
You can always choose which Ringside season you want to go for, since each will have different superstars up for grabs. A new season release won’t mean the previous season disappears forever, so play through them at your own pace.
Published: Mar 6, 2026 04:30 pm