The original release of WWE 2K18 was widely criticized for severe performance issues, including frame rates that dropped as low as 15 FPS during entrances and multi-man matches. To address this, several critical updates were released:
: Released in early 2018, this update aimed to improve stability, though some users reported it initially caused startup crashes. WWE 2K18 Switch NSP UPDATE DLC
: Often cited as the "biggest" update, v1.04 significantly reduced loading times. It fixed a specific bug where matches would freeze after a table smash but introduced a resolution downgrade in certain entrance sequences to maintain performance. The original release of WWE 2K18 was widely