The Game Awards 2025, held on Thursday, December 11, marked a milestone in the gaming industry with record-breaking wins for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The game, developed by Sandfall Interactive, took home the most awards in the show's 12-year history, including Best Indie Game and Best Art Direction.
Other award winners included Doom: The Dark Ages, which received recognition for its innovation in accessibility; Counter-Strike 2, crowned Best Esports Game; Chovy, who was honored as Best Esports Athlete; Team Vitality, the Best Esports Team; Umamasume: Pretty Derby, which won Best Mobile Game; Baldur's Gate 3, praised for its community support.
The awards ceremony also saw Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 take home several accolades, including Best RPG and Best Narrative. The game's lead actress, Jennifer English, was recognized for her performance in the title role.
New games were showcased during the event, with trailers and announcements for titles such as Pragmata, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Divinity, Coven of the Chicken Foot, ONTS, 4:LOOP, Resident Evil Requiem, Order of the Sinking Star, Gang of Dragon, Invincible VS, Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, and Mega Man Dual Override.
Additionally, The Game Awards 2025 included a trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, as well as footage from Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Other notable announcements included a Super Mario Galaxy movie trailer and Highguard from Wildlight Entertainment.
Other award winners included Doom: The Dark Ages, which received recognition for its innovation in accessibility; Counter-Strike 2, crowned Best Esports Game; Chovy, who was honored as Best Esports Athlete; Team Vitality, the Best Esports Team; Umamasume: Pretty Derby, which won Best Mobile Game; Baldur's Gate 3, praised for its community support.
The awards ceremony also saw Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 take home several accolades, including Best RPG and Best Narrative. The game's lead actress, Jennifer English, was recognized for her performance in the title role.
New games were showcased during the event, with trailers and announcements for titles such as Pragmata, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Divinity, Coven of the Chicken Foot, ONTS, 4:LOOP, Resident Evil Requiem, Order of the Sinking Star, Gang of Dragon, Invincible VS, Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, and Mega Man Dual Override.
Additionally, The Game Awards 2025 included a trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, as well as footage from Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Other notable announcements included a Super Mario Galaxy movie trailer and Highguard from Wildlight Entertainment.