Here is a complete summary of the winning games and creators from THE GAME AWARDS 2023, held on December 7, 2023!
Check out the full results across all 31 categories!
THE GAME AWARDS 2023 Winners Summary!
GAME OF THE YEAR - Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 claimed GAME OF THE YEAR, awarded to the finest game of the year! The Japanese version launches on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
BEST GAME DIRECTION - Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 took home BEST GAME DIRECTION, awarded for outstanding game design and creative vision. The psychological survival horror game serves as the long-awaited sequel 13 years after the original title.
BEST NARRATIVE - Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 won BEST NARRATIVE, awarded to the game delivering the most compelling storytelling! This marks its second win following BEST GAME DIRECTION.
BEST ART DIRECTION - Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 secured BEST ART DIRECTION, honoring outstanding artistic design and animation! That makes three total wins alongside BEST GAME DIRECTION and BEST NARRATIVE.
BEST SCORE AND MUSIC - Masayoshi Soken (FINAL FANTASY XVI)
Masayoshi Soken earned BEST SCORE AND MUSIC for his outstanding work on FINAL FANTASY XVI! Soken expressed his excitement on his official X account (@SOKENsquareenix).
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BEST AUDIO DESIGN - Hi-Fi RUSH
Hi-Fi RUSH won BEST AUDIO DESIGN, awarded for excellence in audio and sound design! Developed by Japanese studio, Tango Gameworks—known for The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo—the ambitious title seamlessly blends action and rhythm gameplay.
BEST PERFORMANCE - Neil Newbon (Baldur's Gate 3)
Neil Newbon won BEST PERFORMANCE for his role in Baldur’s Gate 3, honoring exceptional voice acting and motion capture work. Newbon has appeared in numerous other titles, including his role as Karl Heisenberg in Resident Evil Village.
INNOVATION IN ACCESSIBILITY - Forza Motorsport
Forza Motorsport won INNOVATION IN ACCESSIBILITY for features that expand gaming to a broader audience through accessible design! The game is available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows, and Xbox Game Pass.
GAMES FOR IMPACT - Tchia
Tchia earned GAMES FOR IMPACT, awarded to thought-provoking games with meaningful themes. Inspired by New Caledonia, the tropical adventure follows a young girl embarking on a journey to rescue her kidnapped father.
BEST ONGOING - Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 claimed BEST ONGOING, honoring games that continuously deliver outstanding live-service content. The game recently released its major Update 2.1 on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT - Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 won BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT for outstanding community engagement and ongoing support across social channels and updates—another testament to its Game of the Year status!
BEST INDEPENDENT GAME - Sea of Stars
Sea of Stars won BEST INDEPENDENT GAME, recognizing outstanding achievement in independent game development. The title earned critical acclaim across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
BEST DEBUT INDIE GAME - COCOON
COCOON took home BEST DEBUT INDIE GAME, celebrating the finest debut title from a new independent studio. Its mysterious atmosphere and engaging puzzle mechanics captivate players from start to finish.
BEST MOBILE GAME - Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail claimed BEST MOBILE GAME, recognizing excellence in mobile gaming!
BEST VR / AR - Resident Evil Village VR Mode
Resident Evil Village VR Mode earned BEST VR / AR for outstanding virtual reality experiences! Players praised its high quality and its release as a free DLC update.
BEST ACTION GAME - ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON won BEST ACTION GAME, awarded for excellence in combat action mechanics. The long-awaited entry in the franchise exceeded fans' high expectations.
BEST ACTION / ADVENTURE - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won BEST ACTION / ADVENTURE, combining combat, puzzle-solving, and traversal. Serving as the sequel to global hit, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it fully delivered on immense anticipation.
BEST RPG - Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 won BEST RPG, celebrating excellence in role-playing design and multiplayer integration!
BEST FIGHTING - STREET FIGHTER 6
STREET FIGHTER 6 took home BEST FIGHTING, honoring excellence in fighting games! To celebrate the award, discounts up to 34% off are currently running across platforms.
BEST FAMILY - Super Mario Bros Wonder
Super Mario Bros. Wonder earned BEST FAMILY, honoring family-friendly gaming! Released in October 2023, it marks the first brand-new side-scrolling Super Mario Bros. title in nearly 11 years.
BEST SIM / STRATEGY - Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4 won BEST SIM / STRATEGY, honoring excellence in real-time or turn-based strategy gaming. It represents another long-awaited franchise return after a 10-year gap.
BEST SPORTS / RACING - Forza Motorsport
Forza Motorsport secured BEST SPORTS / RACING, celebrating top-tier racing and sports simulation design!
BEST MULTIPLAYER - Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 claimed BEST MULTIPLAYER, awarded for outstanding co-op and multiplayer integration. Baldur’s Gate 3 secured five total awards, including Game of the Year!
BEST ADAPTATION - THE LAST OF US
THE LAST OF US earned BEST ADAPTATION, honoring exceptional media adaptations of video game source material. The series won widespread praise for faithfully adapting the game’s story.
MOST ANTICIPATED GAME - FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH won MOST ANTICIPATED GAME, honoring upcoming titles generating immense excitement! The game released new gameplay footage alongside an Apex Legends crossover announcement ahead of its launch on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR - ironmouse
VTuber ironmouse from agency VShojo won CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR, recognizing creators who made a major positive impact on the community. She boasts over 1.7 million Twitch followers and 1 million YouTube subscribers.
BEST ESPORTS GAME - VALORANT
VALORANT claimed BEST ESPORTS GAME, honoring excellence in competitive esports design! Evil Geniuses was crowned world champions at VALORANT Champions 2023.
BEST ESPORTS ATHLETE - Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok
Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok won BEST ESPORTS ATHLETE, recognizing outstanding individual competitive performance and sportsmanship. The League of Legends pro secured a historic fourth World Championship title.
BEST ESPORTS TEAM - JD Gaming
JD Gaming’s League of Legends roster won BEST ESPORTS TEAM, recognizing exceptional team performance. The squad achieved back-to-back LPL titles in China and captured the MSI 2023 championship.
BEST ESPORTS COACH - Christine "potter" Chi
Christine "potter" Chi won BEST ESPORTS COACH, recognizing leadership in esports coaching. She coached Evil Geniuses to victory at VALORANT Champions 2023.
BEST ESPORTS EVENT - 2023 League of Legends World Championship
The 2023 League of Legends World Championship won BEST ESPORTS EVENT, delivering an unmatched experience for competitors and viewers. Alongside world-class matches, the opening ceremony featured K-pop group NewJeans.
The Game Awards 2024 Scheduled for December 12, 2024
Marking its 10th milestone anniversary, The Game Awards 2024 is confirmed for Thursday, December 12, 2024 (local time)!
If you missed this year’s broadcast, watch the full archived stream on YouTube!
