WWE 2K26: How To Unlock Stone Cold
Stone Cold Steve Austin is one of the most recognizable legends in WWE history, so many players immediately look for him when starting WWE 2K26. However, the Texas Rattlesnake is not available on the roster right away when you first launch the game.
Instead, Stone Cold must be unlocked by progressing through one of the game’s main single player modes. It takes a little time to reach the required match, but the process itself is simple once you know where it happens.
How to Unlock Stone Cold in WWE 2K26
To unlock Stone Cold Steve Austin in WWE 2K26, you must win the “Shattering the Glass” match during the CM Punk Showcase mode.
As you progress through the Showcase campaign, the game recreates major moments from CM Punk’s career. Later in the mode, there is a fantasy section where Punk faces legendary wrestlers he never actually fought in real life.
One of those opponents is Stone Cold Steve Austin.
When the Shattering the Glass chapter appears, you will be able to choose which wrestler you want to control for the match.
You can play as CM Punk
Or you can play as Stone Cold Steve Austin
The choice does not matter for the unlock. Winning the match will automatically add Stone Cold Steve Austin to your roster.
When the Stone Cold Match Appears
The Stone Cold match is not available at the start of Showcase mode. You will need to complete several earlier matches first.
Here is what to know before reaching it:
The match appears in the Shattering the Glass chapter
It occurs later in the CM Punk Showcase progression
Winning the match unlocks Stone Cold immediately
Once the match is completed successfully, the Texas Rattlesnake becomes permanently available.
Where You Can Use Stone Cold After Unlocking Him
After unlocking Stone Cold Steve Austin, he becomes playable across several modes in WWE 2K26.
You can select him in:
Play Now matches
Universe mode
Custom matches
Once unlocked, he stays available in the roster and does not need to be unlocked again.
Final Blurb
Stone Cold Steve Austin is not part of the starting roster in WWE 2K26, but unlocking him is simply a matter of progressing through Showcase mode. Once you reach the Shattering the Glass match and win the fight, the Texas Rattlesnake becomes available.
From there you can bring Stone Cold into other modes and start delivering Stunners to the rest of the roster.
FAQ
How do you unlock Stone Cold in WWE 2K26
Stone Cold Steve Austin unlocks by winning the Shattering the Glass match in CM Punk Showcase mode.
What mode unlocks Stone Cold in WWE 2K26
He is unlocked through the Showcase mode focused on CM Punk’s career.
Do you need to play as Stone Cold to unlock him
No. You can choose either CM Punk or Stone Cold during the match. Winning the match unlocks him.
Is Stone Cold in the WWE 2K26 base roster
No. He must be unlocked through Showcase mode before becoming playable.
