The Game Awards 2025 nominees have been officially announced. From acclaimed RPGs and action titles to groundbreaking indies and mobile experiences, this year showcases an incredibly competitive lineup.
Below is the complete list of every category and nominee.
Game of the Year
Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2 On the Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades 2, Hollow Knight Silksong, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
Best Game Direction
Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2 On the Beach, Ghost of Yotei, Hades 2, Split Fiction
Best Adaptation
A Minecraft Movie, Devil May Cry, The Last of Us Season 2, Splinter Cell Deathwatch, Until Dawn
Best Narrative
Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2 On the Beach, Ghost of Yotei, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Silent Hill f
Best Art Direction
Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2 On the Beach, Ghost of Yotei, Hades 2, Hollow Knight Silksong
Best Score & Music
Hollow Knight Silksong, Hades 2, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2 On the Beach
Best Audio Design
Battlefield 6, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2 On the Beach, Ghost of Yotei, Silent Hill f
Best Performance
Ben Starr, Charlie Cox, Erika Ishii, Jennifer English, Konatsu Kato, Troy Baker
Innovation in Accessibility
Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Atomfall, Doom The Dark Ages, EA Sports FC 26, South of Midnight
Games for Impact
Consume Me, Despelote, Lost Records Bloom and Rage, South of Midnight, Wanderstop
Best Ongoing Game
Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Helldivers 2, Marvel Rivals, No Man’s Sky
Best Community Support
Baldur’s Gate 3, Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Helldivers 2, No Man’s Sky
Best Independent Game
Absolum, Ball x Pit, Blue Prince, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Hades 2, Hollow Knight Silksong
Best Debut Indie Game
Blue Prince, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Despelote, Dispatch, Megabonk
Best Mobile Game
Destiny Rising, Persona 5 The Phantom X, Sonic Rumble, Umamusume Pretty Derby, Wuthering Waves
Best VR/AR Game
Alien Rogue Incursion, Arken Age, Ghost Town, Marvel’s Deadpool VR, The Midnight Walk
Best Action Game
Battlefield 6, Doom The Dark Ages, Hades 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, Shinobi Art of Vengeance
Best Action/Adventure Game
Death Stranding 2 On the Beach, Ghost of Yotei, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Hollow Knight Silksong, Split Fiction
Best RPG
Avowed, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, The Outer Worlds 2, Monster Hunter Wilds
Best Fighting Game
2XKO, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Fatal Fury City of the Wolves, Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
Best Family Game
Donkey Kong Bananza, LEGO Party, LEGO Voyagers, Mario Kart World, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Split Fiction
Best Sim/Strategy Game
The Alters, Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles, Jurassic World Evolution 3, Sid Meier’s Civilization 7, Tempest Rising, Two Point Museum
Best Sports/Racing Game
EA Sports FC 26, F1 25, Mario Kart World, Rematch, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
Best Multiplayer Game
Arc Raiders, Battlefield 6, Elden Ring Nightreign, Peak, Split Fiction
Most Anticipated Game
007 First Light, Grand Theft Auto 6, Marvel’s Wolverine, Resident Evil Requiem, The Witcher 4
Content Creator of the Year
Caedrel, Kai Cenat, MoistCr1TiKaL, Sakura Miko, The Burnt Peanut
Best Esports Game
Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Valorant
Best Esports Athlete
brawk, Chovy, f0rsakeN, Kakeru, MenaRD, Zyw0o
Best Esports Team
Gen.G, NRG, Team Falcons, Team Liquid PH, Team Vitality
Players Voice
Nominees to follow
Game Changer Award
Revealed at the event
With such a stacked list of nominees, The Game Awards 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions in recent years. As the industry continues to grow and evolve, these titles represent some of the finest creative accomplishments in modern gaming. The winners will be revealed during the ceremony, promising an unforgettable night for players and developers alike.
