The 2010 edition of WWE Smackdown vs. Raw introduces a new Story Designer mode, which allows players to create their own wrestling storylines with more freedom than before. Players can control one of the available wrestlers, competing in career matches or quick single bouts against human or computer-controlled opponents.
Gameplay has been modified with the addition of more grapple moves and a new training mode for beginners. The reversals system now relies on timing, where players must press the correct button when an icon appears. Players on PS3 and Xbox 360 can share online their wrestlers, shows, and moves, while the PS3 version allows for direct upload of highlight reels to YouTube.