Can you gift games on PS5?

Christmas is upon us and gamers would like nothing more than to get a game from their loved ones, but it turns out that it's tricky to send gifts on PS5.

Unlike Steam, friends can't gift a game directly on PS5. So, sending a digital game straight out to another account is off the hooks. However, there are other ways to send a gift.

There are three good options to send gifts on PS5:

If you're unsure what game to buy, here are some excellent choices for your Christmas gift.

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Astro Bot is one of the best PS5 gifts you can buy this year as it just won the Game of the Year (GOTY) award at The Game Awards 2024.

The 3D platform game is fun regardless of the recipient's age, has 90 levels, and is a good choice for those who love the Super Mario Bros. games.

Albeit completely different than Astro Bot, Stellar Blade is also a great PS5 game to gift — especially for RPG fans.

The players incarnate Eve, the sole survivor of an invasion, and follow her journey from that point onwards. Although Stellar Blade's plot is fine, what really captivated the audience was the fast-paced combat and graphics.

Although it's a PS4 game, God of War can be played just fine on the PS5. This game was a watershed moment for the franchise as it marked the switch from Greek mythology to Norse mythology.

And, not only that, it revitalized the franchise while keeping the core identity of previous games. We get to see a side of Kratos that has been unexplored previously while enjoying the game's thrilling combat.

Even though this is a PS4 game, it will work just fine on PS5 due to backwards compatibility.

Whether you're gifting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to a longtime fan of the franchise or a newcomer, this game is a solid option.

After all, there's no way to not fall in love with the emotional storytelling, which is combined with a fluid gameplay and combat system. Plus, it takes approximately 90 hours to beat the game's main and side quests, so Final Fantasy VII Rebirth keeps players entertained for a long time.

For many gamers, Black Myth: Wukong should have won the Game of the Year 2024 (GOTY) award.

This unique RPG allows players to explore Chinese mythology, which had been left aside at least in mainstream titles, and presents a challenging combat that draws similarities with Soulslike games.

The graphics are also absolutely stunning, which only adds up to the story being told.

A list of games wouldn't be complete without a racing simulator, and Gran Turismo 7 is one of the best racing games for PS5.

The visuals are astonishing as ever and so is the realism of the driving mechanics. Whether you're on a controller or a racing wheel, you'll find Gran Turismo 7's gameplay satisfactory. Plus, the online mode is well-balanced and runs smoothly.

The Last of Us Part II: Remastered came out for PS5 in January 2024, and it hands-down improves the experience players had on PS4.

Few other PS5 games reach the level of realism and the feeling of immersion that The Last of Us Part II: Remastered offers. This, paired with the amazing story of Ellie pushing through the zombie apocalypse after the early years with Joel, makes The Last Of Us Part II one of the best PS5 games ever.

Putting it simply, Elden Ring is the only game that topped the number of awards won by The Last Of Us Part II. That summarizes how good the game is.

FromSoftware nailed everything with Elden Ring, starting with the plot and its immersive setting, and most importantly, the combat. There is no other game that forces players to adapt as much as Elden Ring and almost nothing beats the feeling of beating a boss after failing over 100 times.

On top of that, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC that came out in 2024 is a true gem of its own, so there's no reason not to play it too.

Fighting games will never die, and barely any other genre is as good when it comes to gathering the family or friends to play.

While this might spark controversy, Tekken 8 is arguably the most fun fighting game to play on PS5. It's the only game of the franchise that came close to topping the undisputed Tekken 3. It's the best-looking Tekken game ever and has a rich story, on top of great combat mechanics.

At a time when many developers shied away from couch co-op games to prioritize online multiplayer, It Takes Two came out as an oasis right in the middle of the desert.

It Takes Two is the perfect game to play with your partner as you enter an adventure of a couple about to get divorced, but that are forced to cooperate after they were taken away from their human bodies. It could be easily adapted into a movie, but nothing beats the feeling of helping out Cody and May to fall in love again.

We feel this list would be incomplete without mentioning Red Dead Redemption 2. Although its online mode didn't get as much attention as GTA 5's, the story of Red Dead Redemption 2 is a serious candidate for best of all time.

While anyone should play the main quests at least once, it's also deeply satisfying to wander around in Red Dead Redemption 2 and trigger random encounters, appreciate nature, and hunt down animals with Arthur, the most charismatic gunslinger of the Red Dead franchise.

Even though this is a PS4 game, it will work just fine on PS5 due to backwards compatibility.