As someone who’s been waiting for custom entrance music in wrestling games since the glory days of the THQ SmackDown vs. Raw era, this news instantly grabbed my attention. A modder has dug up code in the PC version of WWE 2K25 that suggests a long-dreamed-of feature could finally hit consoles-specifically, the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2: letting players use their own local music for wrestler entrances. But before we start queuing up our favorite bangers, let’s dig into the details and see if this is real progress or just another dangling carrot for the community.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Publisher | 2K Sports |
| Release Date | 2024 (Switch 2 date TBC) |
| Genres | Sports, Wrestling |
| Platforms | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 (rumored) |
Let’s get into what really matters here: according to modder Sangral, the PC build of WWE 2K25 includes a string referencing the Nintendo Switch 2 that says, “if you have music stored on your Nintendo Switch 2, you can use these tracks for wrestler entrance music.” This is the kind of feature that, for wrestling game fans, is practically holy grail territory. But before you start prepping your ultimate playlist, it’s important to recognize what’s actually being teased-and what’s probably wishful thinking.
First off, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen code for features that never see the light of day. Devs regularly leave scraps of abandoned ideas in their builds. The wording here suggests a basic implementation: possibly, the game could let you pick MP3s off a microSD card rather than drawing on a system-wide music app. That’s cool, but it isn’t quite the media player integration we see on PlayStation or Xbox. If you’re expecting to manage huge playlists or have smooth cross-game playback, temper those expectations—this is more likely a file picker within the game, not an OS-level feature.
Why does this matter? Nintendo’s never made it easy to use your own music on their hardware. The original Switch didn’t even have a music player app (unless you count that weird YouTube workaround). Meanwhile, PlayStation and Xbox users have enjoyed custom music options for years. Given Nintendo’s typically strict approach to digital rights and user content, it would be a genuine surprise for them to allow easy custom music import—especially on launch hardware for a new console.
That said, the timing is interesting. Nintendo has been dabbling more in gaming music recently, with their Nintendo Music app for Switch Online subscribers. It’s not a full-featured MP3 player—its catalog is limited to Nintendo’s own official game OSTs—but it shows at least some interest in music as a platform feature. If 2K is actually getting a green light to let players bring in custom tracks (even in a limited way), it would mark a significant policy shift for Nintendo and a big win for wrestling game fans who want to bring back that personal flair to entrances.
On the flip side, there’s every chance this is nothing but a pipe dream. We’ve seen “features” like this pop up in early datamines before, only to be quietly axed before launch—sometimes for licensing reasons, sometimes just because the platform holder nixes it at the last minute. If you remember the custom music shenanigans around the WWE games on Xbox 360 and PS3, you know it’s rarely as simple as it sounds on paper. This could be another case of a cool idea that gets lost in the console policies crossfire.
So for now, it’s best to view this news as a glimmer of hope, not a guarantee. If it does happen, even in a limited “load your MP3s from SD card” way, it would be a massive quality-of-life upgrade for Switch wrestling fans—especially if you’re tired of the stock soundtrack and want your entrance to actually match your vibe. But based on Nintendo’s history, I’m skeptical until we see an official announcement or, better yet, someone using it in the wild. Sometimes, the best features are the ones that never make it past the dev build.
If you’re a WWE 2K fan on Switch, this rumor is worth keeping an eye on, but don’t get too invested until we see proof. Nintendo’s track record with custom media features is shaky, and there are a lot of hurdles between a datamined string and an actual working feature. Still, the very fact that 2K is apparently exploring this speaks to how much demand there is for more personalized gaming experiences—even on platforms where it hasn’t been the norm. If this does go live, it could set a new precedent for what players expect from Switch 2 games and third-party developers alike.
Custom entrance music on Nintendo Switch 2 in WWE 2K25? The code’s there, but history says we shouldn’t count on it just yet. If the feature survives, it’s a huge win for player expression—but given Nintendo’s past, I’m not betting the belt on it. Still, in a gaming landscape where personalization is king, the very rumor is a sign of what players want (and deserve).
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