The Game Awards 2025 wrapped up with a night filled with surprises, standout performances, and a sweeping victory for one breakout title. This year’s ceremony once again celebrated the best in gaming highlighting the innovation, artistry, and passion fueling today’s industry.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dominates the Night
The biggest winner of the evening was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which delivered a stellar performance across categories. The game walked away with multiple top honors, including Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, and Best Narrative. Its striking presentation and world-building also secured wins for Best Art Direction, Best Score & Music, and Best RPG, solidifying its presence as one of 2025’s defining titles.
Jennifer English’s performance in the game earned her the award for Best Performance, while the title also claimed both Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game, an extremely rare sweep for a debut project.
While one game dominated the ceremony, several other fan favorites and highly anticipated releases earned recognition:
Full List of Winners
1. Game of the Year
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
2. Best Game Direction
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
3. Best Narrative
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
4. Best Art Direction
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
5. Best Score & Music
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
6. Best Audio Design
Battlefield 6
7. Best Performance
Jennifer English – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
8. Best Independent Game
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
9. Best Debut Indie Game
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
10. Best RPG
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
11. Best Action Game
Hades II
12. Best Action/Adventure Game
Hollow Knight: Silksong
13. Best Multiplayer Game
Arc Raiders
14. Best Family Game
Donkey Kong Bananza
15. Best Ongoing Game
No Man’s Sky
16. Best Adaptation
The Last of Us Season 2
17. Player’s Voice
Wuthering Waves
18. Most Anticipated Game
Grand Theft Auto 6
19. Content Creator of the Year
MoistCr1tikal
20. Best Esports Game
Counter-Strike 2
21. Best Esports Athlete
Chovy (Jung Ji-hoon)
22. Best Esports Team
Team Vitality
23. Game Changer Award
Girls Make Games
The Game Awards 2025 highlighted the continued evolution of the gaming industry, one increasingly shaped by the bold ideas of indie creators. With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the night as an indie Game of the Year winner and several other independent titles securing major category wins, this year’s results proved that creativity and passion can stand shoulder to shoulder with big-budget productions. If these victories are taken in to account, the future of gaming is being driven by ambitious indie talent, fearless experimentation, and communities that continue to champion innovation.
