2k4

2k4 is an alphanumeric designation that combines the numeral 2k (two thousand) with the number four. In practice, it is most often used as a stylized shorthand for the year 2004 and appears in branding, titles, and informal references.

In video games, 2k4 is noticed as suffixes in early entries of two prominent sports series: NBA 2K4 and NHL 2K4. These titles belong to the broader NBA 2K and NHL 2K franchises and were released in the early 2000s for multiple platforms, including home consoles and computers. The use of 2K4 in these contexts reflects the convention of naming yearly sports installments with a year-based suffix.

Beyond gaming, 2k4 may appear in other media or product naming where 2004 is a defining element of the release or model. In such uses, the designation serves to situate the item in a particular year or generation within a broader brand.

Etymology and usage notes:

- The prefix 2k is a common shorthand for two thousand, so 2k4 broadly signals something from or associated with the year 2004.

- The exact meaning of 2k4 can vary by context; when seen in titles or product lines, it often denotes a specific year’s edition rather than a fixed technical specification.

See also: 2004, 2K (brand), NBA 2K, NHL 2K.