I was ten minutes into a ranked match when a friend texted, “Did you see that alternate Jacob Fatu?” The bell rang and the whole fight felt different — a tiny costume switch, a hit of nostalgia, and suddenly every line on the card mattered. You know the feeling when a single tweak reshapes the play; that’s the practical power of Persona Cards.
I’ll cut straight to the parts that matter: what Persona Cards are, how 2K is delivering them in WWE 2K26, and the exact items spotted so far on the Ringside Pass. Read this like a cheat-sheet you can use while you grind tiers on PlayStation, Xbox, or Steam.
At a weekend stream I watched someone switch a legend’s entrance mid-match — WWE 2K26 Persona Cards Explained
Persona Cards are small but potent collectibles that give you an alternate version of a superstar: different attire, entrance music, titantron treatment and tailored commentary lines. They used to be chained to MyFaction, but in WWE 2K26 2K moved most Persona Card rewards into the Ringside Pass rewards track so they arrive as you progress through tiers.
Grab a card and it drops straight into your roster for use across Exhibition, Universe, and most other modes — that means your custom card is ready whether you’re running a quick ladder match or scripting a long storyline in Universe. Think of them like a wardrobe from a time machine: a single outfit change can flip how a character reads in the ring.
What are WWE 2K26 Persona Cards?
They are alternate versions of WWE superstars that include cosmetic and presentation changes tied to a wrestler’s past or present gimmicks. Persona Cards bundle the look, music, titantron, and some custom commentary into one collectible.
How do I get Persona Cards in WWE 2K26?
Most of the Persona Cards revealed so far are gated behind the Ringside Pass rewards track. Some items appear on the Premium track tiers specifically, so players who purchase the Premium pass can reach the listed tiers to claim those cards. 2K, WWE, and partner brands such as Mattel have been the named sources for several of the themed entries.
Can Persona Cards be used in all game modes?
Yes — once a Persona Card is added to your roster it becomes selectable in Exhibition and most other match types, so you can mix them into online and offline play. If you plan to test them in Universe or custom shows, they behave like any other roster entry.
At the time of writing two Persona Cards have surfaced on the Ringside Pass — All WWE 2K26 Persona Cards So Far & How to Unlock Them
Below are the cards that have been formally revealed and where they sit on the Ringside Pass. I’ll keep the list tight and update it as 2K or WWE drops more seasons or Mattel collaborations.
| Persona Card | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Jacob Fatu Mattel | Reach Tier 26 on the WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 1 Premium Rewards Track |
| Stephanie “Vacquer” Vaquer | Reach Tier 33 on the WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 1 Premium Rewards Track |
Expect more Mattel-themed drops and additional attire-focused Persona Cards as the season progresses — 2K often pads the Ringside Pass with costumes and presentation packs to keep players advancing through tiers. If a rare or oddity system returns later, it will probably arrive as a separate set or special event.
I’ve called out the exact tiers above so you don’t chase rumors — treat this as a map while you climb the Ringside Pass. If you prefer to pace your play, use the information to plan which tiers you want to reach first and which personas are worth the grind.
Which superstar would you convert into a Persona Card and why?