Get ready for the gaming event of the year—The Game Awards 2025 is almost here, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable night! Mark your calendars for December 11, as this annual celebration promises not only to honor the best games of the year but also to unveil jaw-dropping announcements and world-premiere trailers. But here’s where it gets controversial: with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with a record-breaking 12 nominations, some are already calling it the frontrunner—but is it truly the best, or just the most hyped? Let’s dive into the details.
The nominees for The Game Awards (TGA) 2025 have been revealed, and the competition is fiercer than ever. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 isn’t the only title making waves—Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yotei are hot on its heels with eight nominations each. But this is the part most people miss: beyond the big names, there’s a treasure trove of indie gems, esports stars, and innovative titles vying for recognition. Below, we break down every category and nominee, so you don’t miss a thing.
All The Game Awards 2025 Categories and Nominees
Game of the Year
– Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
– Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
– Donkey Kong Bananza
– Hades II
– Hollow Knight: Silksong
– Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Best Game Direction
– Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
– Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
– Ghost of Yōtei
– Hades II
– 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 Yōtei
– Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
– Silent Hill f
Best Art Direction
– Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
– Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
– Ghost of Yōtei
– Hades II
– Hollow Knight: Silksong
Best Score and Music
– Hollow Knight: Silksong
– Hades II
– Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
– Ghost of Yōtei
– Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Best Audio Design
– Battlefield 6
– Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
– Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
– Ghost of Yōtei
– Silent Hill f
Best Performance
– Ben Starr (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
– Charlie Cox (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
– Erika Ishii (Ghost of Yōtei)
– Jennifer English (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
– Konatsu Kato (Silent Hill f)
– Troy Baker (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle)
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 (League of Legends)
– NRG (Valorant)
– Team Falcons (DOTA 2)
– Team Liquid PH (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang)
– Team Vitality (Counter-Strike 2)
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 & 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 II
– 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 II
– Ninja Gaiden 4
– Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Best Action Adventure Game
– Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
– Ghost of Yōtei
– Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
– Hollow Knight: Silksong
– Split Fiction
Best RPG
– Avowed
– Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
– Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
– 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 VII
– Tempest Rising
– Two Point Museum
Best Sports/Racing
– EA Sports FC 26
– F1 25
– Mario Kart World
– Rematch
– Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Best Multiplayer
– Arc Raiders
– Battlefield 6
– Elden Ring Nightreign
– Peak
– Split Fiction
Most Anticipated Game
– 007 First Light
– Grand Theft Auto VI
– Marvel’s Wolverine
– Resident Evil Requiem
– The Witcher IV
Content Creator of the Year
– Caedrel
– Kai Cenat
– MoistCr1TiKaL
– Sakura Miko
– The Burnt Peanut
Now that you’ve seen the full lineup, here’s a thought-provoking question: With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominating the nominations, does it deserve to sweep the awards, or are there hidden gems in other categories that deserve more recognition? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to hear your take! And don’t forget to cast your vote for India’s Biggest Habit Index to get an exclusive first look at the results before they go live. Take the survey here!