THE GAME AWARDS 2025" results for all 29 categories, with GOTY going to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

The Game Awards 2025 announced on Friday, December 12, 2025 (Japan time)! Here are all the results of all 29 categories.

The Game Awards 2025" Awards Summary!

Game of the Year - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

The "Game of the Year" award is given to the best game released in the year 2025, and this prestigious title was awarded to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

BEST GAME DIRECTION - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

The "BEST GAME DIRECTION" was awarded to "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" for its creative design and innovation in overall game structure and systems.

BEST NARRATIVE - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

BEST NARRATIVE - "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" for outstanding storytelling and narrative development

BEST ART DIRECTION - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

BEST ART DIRECTION - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" for outstanding creative and technical achievement in artistic design and animation

BEST SCORE AND MUSIC - Lorien Testard (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)

BEST SCORE AND MUSIC - "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" for outstanding original music, composition and licensed music

BEST AUDIO DESIGN - BATTLEFIELD 6

BEST AUDIO DESIGN - BATTLEFIELD 6" for outstanding sound design and sound expression

BEST PERFORMANCE - Jennifer English (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)

The "BEST PERFORMANCE" award was given to "Jennifer English" for her outstanding performance as an individual who brought a character to life through voice acting, motion capture, acting, etc.

INNOVATION IN ACCESSIBILITY - DOOM: THE DARK AGES

The "INNOVATION IN ACCESSIBILITY" award was given to DOOM: THE DARK AGES for its innovation in features, technology and content to make it easier for gamers with disabilities to play. The award was given to "DOOM: THE DARK AGES!

GAMES FOR IMPACT - SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT

GAMES FOR IMPACT - SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT" is awarded to the best game that includes a social significance or message and encourages players to think deeply!

BEST ONGOING - No Man's Sky

BEST ONGOING - No Man's Sky" for the game that has evolved the player experience over time through the most continuous content development!

BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT - BALDUR'S GATE 3

BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT - BALDUR'S GATE 3 was awarded to "BALDUR'S GATE 3" for its outstanding record of community support through transparency and social media activities.

BEST INDEPENDENT GAME - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

The "BEST INDEPENDENT GAME" for creative and technical achievements made outside the traditional publisher system went to "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33&quot The "BEST INDEPENDENT GAME" is "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33&quot

BEST DEBUT INDIE GAME - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

The "BEST DEBUT INDIE GAME", awarded to the best first title from a newly established indie studio, went to "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"!

BEST MOBILE GAME - Uma Musume Pretty Derby

The "BEST MOBILE GAME" for the best game that can be played on a mobile device is "Uma Musume Pretty Derby"!

BEST VR / AR - The Midnight Walk

The "BEST VR / AR" award goes to "The Midnight Walk" for the best game experience in virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR), regardless of platform.

BEST ACTION GAME - HADES II

BEST ACTION GAME - HADES II" for the best action game focusing primarily on combat.

BEST ACTION / ADVENTURE - Hollow Knight: Silksong

BEST ACTION / ADVENTURE - Hollow Knight: Silksong3" for the best action-adventure game that combines combat with movement and puzzle solving.

BEST RPG - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

BEST RPG - "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" for the best role-playing game with extensive character customization and growth elements.

BEST FIGHTING - FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves

BEST FIGHTING - "FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves" for the best fighting game, mainly in the form of competitive combat.

BEST FAMILY - Donkey Kong Bananza

BEST FAMILY - "Donkey Kong Bananza" for the best game in any genre suitable for home gameplay.

BEST SIM / STRATEGY - Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivaris Chronicles

BEST SIM / STRATEGY - FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivaris Chronicles - for the best simulation or strategy game, real-time or turn-based

BEST SPORTS / RACING - Mario Kart World

BEST SPORTS / RACING" for the best sports or racing game is "Mario Kart World".

BEST MULTIPLAYER - ARC Riders

BEST MULTIPLAYER - ARC Riders" for outstanding online multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op and competitive gameplay, regardless of genre.

BEST ADAPTATION - THE LAST OF US Season 2

BEST ADAPTATION - THE LAST OF US Season 2" for the best movie, drama or comic based on a video game.

MOST ANTICIPATED GAME - Grand Theft Auto VI

MOST ANTICIPATED GAME - GRAND THEFT AUTO VI" for the most anticipated game with the most potential for future release.

CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR - Cr1TiKaL

CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR - Cr1TiKaL - for the streamer or content creator who has made a positive and lasting impact on the community.

BEST ESPORTS GAME - Counter-Strike 2

BEST ESPORTS GAME - Counter-Strike 2" for the game that offers the best eSports experience in any genre, with a professional competitive scene and tournament structure.

BEST ESPORTS ATHLETE - Chovy

BEST ESPORTS ATHLETE - Chovy - for the best performance and achievement in eSports

BEST ESPORTS TEAM - Team Vitality (Counter-Strike 2)

THE GAME AWARDS 2025" archive is now available!

THE GAME AWARDS 2025" was a great success again this year, and "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33", the winner of "Game of the Year", won a whopping 9 awards! If you haven't seen it yet, check out the archives!

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