Company Research Report: 2K
Company Overview
- Name: 2K
- Mission: No information is available.
- Founded: 2005 within Take-Two Interactive
- Founders: No information is available.
- Key People: No information is available.
- Headquarters: 10 Hamilton Landing, Novato, CA 94949, United States
- International Offices: 30 Cleveland St, London W1T 4JD, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: 2K is recognized for developing and publishing interactive entertainment for PC, console, and mobile platforms. The company manages acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, BioShock, Civilization, and Borderlands among others.
Products
Video Game Franchises
2K has created and published a variety of video game franchises, each of which has its own unique features and appeal:
- NBA 2K Series
- Description: A basketball simulation video game franchise that allows players to experience playing, managing, and competing in virtual basketball games.
- Key Features: Realistic basketball experience, MyTEAM lineups, detailed player animations and gameplay, new seasons, and rewards.
- BioShock Series
- Description: A series of first-person shooter games with strong narrative elements.
- Key Features: Rich storylines, immersive environments, and unique game mechanics.
- Borderlands Series
- Description: Known for its unique "looter shooter" gameplay, combining traditional shooter mechanics with role-playing elements.
- Key Features: Character-driven stories, cooperative gameplay, vast arsenals of weaponry, and expansive environments.
- Sid Meier's Civilization Series
- Description: A strategy game series that allows players to build and expand a civilization throughout human history.
- Key Features: Turn-based gameplay, empire-building mechanics, strategic depth, and historically inspired leaders.
- WWE 2K Series
- Description: A professional wrestling video game series featuring real-life wrestling personalities and events.
- Key Features: Realistic wrestling gameplay, creating and customizing wrestlers, and story modes.
- XCOM Series
- Description: A series of tactical turn-based games focusing on managing a secretive organization tasked with defending the Earth from alien invaders.
- Key Features: Strategic planning, turn-based combat, resource management, and in-depth narrative elements.
Recent Developments
New Products and Updates
- NBA 2K25 MyTEAM: Recently announced as a mobile game for iOS and Android, allowing players to build and strategize MyTEAM lineups from anywhere.
- NBA 2K Mobile Season 7: This new season includes the Rewind mode, with 500 new animations and new rewards.
- WWE 2K24 Bray Wyatt Edition: Released with new features including the debut of a new version of "The Fiend" and additional content such as a Bray Wyatt action figure and themed championship belt.
New Partnerships and Other Developments
- Roguelike Hero Shooter: A new Roguelike hero shooter is in development in collaboration with 31st Union.
- Red Dead Redemption for PC: Recently made available along with Undead Nightmare.
- Sid Meier's Civilization VII: Announced with a worldwide launch scheduled for February 11, 2025.
- Mafia: The Old Country: An upcoming title exploring the origins of organized crime, set for release in 2025.
Strategic Announcements
- NBA 2K25 Launch: Released worldwide, continuing to build the franchise's legacy with new updates and features.
- Civilization VII Collectors Edition: Announced with physical collectibles to accompany the game's launch.
This document synthesizes available information about 2K and reflects recent activities and product information directly from provided data sources without additional commentary.