WWE 2K26’s 1.4 Patch Nerfs A Fan Favorite Farming Method, But Hey, Here’s Some VC

Following a pretty successful Early Access release, 2K Games just released the patch notes for WWE 2K26‘s 1.4 update, together with a new 32,500 VC locker code (MZFGCPCR), availalbe until March 12, at 9 AM PT.

The patch, which is currently live on PS5, Xbox, and PC, increased the RXP earned from matches by 20%, gave players the ability to gain points from Custom Matches, and provided a few minor fixes. But that was not enough to steer the communities’ graces, as it also nerfed the title’s most famous RXP farming method via a newly adapted 60-second requirement for Bonus Rewards.

The method in question allowed players to get quick wins and Bonus RXP by performing off-the-bat submissions on low-rated players, such as Eric Bischoff.

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The method’s mention in the official Ringside Pass Adjustments Patch Notes also did not sit well with some, as it made it clear that the change was made as a direct response to a legitimate farming technique, mostly used by those who don’t have the time to grind and complete multiple matches daily.

You can check out an overview of all fixes/updates that arrived with version 1.4 below, according to the WWE 2K26 1.4 and Ringside Pass Adjustments Patch Notes.

• RXP earned from matches increased by 20%. You will now get 30 as a match completion reward and 105 as a Match Win Bonus Reward.
• Matches that last less than 60 seconds will no longer offer additional bonuses.
• Unspecified performance and stability improvements.
• Addressed reported issues where a Game Pass subscription was required to play The Island and MyFaction.
• Addressed reported issues regarding 2K Account linking not working.
• Addressed reported issues regarding the Dominik reward mask.
• Addressed reported issues of various attacks not working as intended.
• Addressed reported performance issues when playing The Island.

So, do you believe the new update is a win? Or do you think it will cause the game’s already excessive grind to get even worse? Make sure to let us know in the comments. In the meantime, we also recommend taking a look at How to Unlock All Wrestlers in WWE 2K26.