By Jon Scarr
2K has a pretty wide reach of video games across different tastes this year. Sports fans, strategy lovers, wrestling diehards, and looter shooter folks have something to unwrap. It almost feels like one of those lineups where you could shop for a whole family and never hit the same vibe twice. That makes picking out gifts a lot easier.
If you are sorting lists or wondering what video game to grab for someone who loves hoops, a good swing, or chaotic co-op sessions, there is a 2K game for them. You get several genres covered without needing to search far. Here are eight 2K games that make simple gift ideas for gamers during the holidays.
NBA 2K26
If you know someone who lives on the court, NBA 2K26 is the safest pick on this list. It’s the series most basketball fans already follow, and this year’s edition digs deeper into career play, online seasons, and team building. It’s the kind of game people settle into all year, so gifting it never feels wasted, especially if the person enjoys hoops and grinding through seasons.
WWE 2K25
Fans who love entrances, roster drama, or messing around with custom wrestlers will feel right at home here. WWE 2K25 brings in new stars, modes, and tools for match creation. It’s easy to lose a few hours experimenting with wild match setups, and couch co-op nights can get messy fast. A great holiday pick for someone who talks storylines or knows signature moves by heart.
PGA TOUR 2K25
Not every gamer wants intensity or nonstop action. PGA TOUR 2K25 gives golf fans something more relaxed. It rewards patience, steady progress, and small wins. If you have someone on your list who watches tournaments, likes methodical gameplay, or just enjoys a slower pace, this one fits well. It is the kind of game someone settles into over evenings or weekends, making it a thoughtful pick for the holidays.
TopSpin 2K25
Tennis doesn’t show up in gaming often, which makes TopSpin 2K25 a refreshing option. This one is ideal for someone who follows the sport or enjoys head-to-head challenges with friends. It has a different rhythm than basketball or wrestling games, so it fills a gift gap nicely, especially for people who liked tennis games from the PS2 era.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
Strategy fans can sink weeks into Civilization, and VII is shaping up as the next big “one more turn” time sink. If you know someone who enjoys slower thinking games or anything involving world building, this is one of those gifts that will disappear into their weekends. It’s a thoughtful buy for PC folks or anyone who loves planning and optimization.
Borderlands 4
Borderlands is loud, cooperative, and full of personality. Borderlands 4 continues that style with looting, shooting, and teaming up to clear areas. If you are shopping for someone who loves co-op mayhem, humor, or RPG shooters, this is the obvious pick. It’s also great for gifting to two friends who like playing together.
Mafia: The Old Country
For story-driven folks, Mafia: The Old Country is the standout choice. The series usually leans on atmosphere, characters, and a strong crime setting. If someone on your list enjoys cinematic games or mob stories, this is the one that quietly impresses. It has that “play it over the holidays” vibe where you settle in and finish chapters.
Risk of Rain 2
Risk of Rain 2 is the easy recommendation for chaotic co-op fans. Runs escalate fast, and the game thrives on replay sessions where no two combos feel the same. It’s affordable, easy to play in bursts, and hits especially well for teens or groups of friends looking for something to laugh through together.
2K Games That Fit Different Gamers This Holiday Season
2K’s lineup this year is strangely reliable when it comes to holiday shopping. You get sports staples, strategy comfort food, cinematic crime stories, and loot-driven mayhem without digging around or second-guessing yourself. That kind of spread makes gifting a little less stressful.
It also helps that most of these worlds play well over long stretches. Someone who loves hoops gets a full season to sink into, golf fans get their quiet grind, and Borderlands or Risk of Rain gamers get the co-op laughs. Civilization VII might be the most dangerous pick on this list because, well, “just one more turn” never ends, but that’s also why it works as a gift.
If you are picking for family, friends, or even tossing something on your own wish list, there is likely a 2K game that fits. That range is what makes their lineup easy to recommend this season.
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