WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is a professional wrestling video game that is based on the two brands of WWE, Raw and SmackDown. The gameplay features a new physics system which makes objects behave more realistically in matches such as Tables, Ladders, and Chairs. This includes tables breaking differently depending on the impact and ladders being able to be rested onto the ring ropes and broken in half. For the first time since the original game, chairs can also be thrown at opponents.
The Hell in a Cell match has been revamped with expanded cell walls, weapons underneath the ring, steel steps near the poles, and the cell door is removed. Players can now escape the steel cage in new ways.
The game's "WWE Universe" mode replaces the career mode from previous games. This mode builds storylines, integrates cut scenes and rivalries between wrestlers based on matches, and features random cut scene appearances before, during, and after the match.
Road to WrestleMania mode has been modified to include new features such as backstage roaming, mini-quests, and interaction with other Superstars. Players can choose from Kofi Kingston, John Morrison, Dolph Ziggler, R-Truth, or create their own superstar in a quest to end The Undertaker's undefeated streak. 
