247 Games Considered for BAFTA Video Game Awards Longlist

The prestigious BAFTA Video Games longlist for 2024 has been unveiled, showcasing an impressive array of 247 games that have been nominated by BAFTA members. This year, the eligible titles were released between November 25, 2023, and November 15, 2024. Each of these games now has the chance to secure at least one nomination across 17 competitive categories.

Among the notable contenders are titles like Balatro and Black Myth: Wukong, which have garnered multiple nominations. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the categories and the corresponding games shortlisted, giving readers insights into the potential award winners. Voting for the Best Game and British Game categories will commence in January 2025, while other categories will be evaluated by specialized BAFTA juries. The official nominations will be announced on March 4, 2025, with the winners revealed during the BAFTA Games Awards ceremony on April 8, 2025.

The 17 BAFTA Categories and Their Nominees

The BAFTA longlist covers a broad spectrum of gaming achievements. Below are the categories along with the shortlisted games:

Animation

Astrobot
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Harold Halibut
Helldivers 2
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Artistic Achievement

ANIMAL WELL
Astrobot
Black Myth: Wukong
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Harold Halibut
Metaphor: ReFantasia
I don’t think so
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Still Wakes the Deep
Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Audio Achievement

ANIMAL WELL
Astrobot
Black Myth: Wukong
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Helldivers 2
Metaphor: ReFantasia
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Star Wars Outlaws
Still Wakes the Deep

Best Game

ANIMAL WELL
Astrobot
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Helldivers 2
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Metaphor: ReFantasia
Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

British Game

Botany Manor
Crow Country
EA SPORTS F1 24
A Highland Song
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Paper Trail
Planet Coaster 2
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Still Wakes the Deep
Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Debut Game

ANIMAL WELL
Balatro
Botany Manor
Harold Halibut
Little Kitty, Big City
Pacific Drive
The Plucky Squire
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Tiny Glade

Evolving Game

Baldur’s Gate 3
Diablo IV
Factorio
FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE
HITMAN World of Assassination
Minecraft
No Man’s Sky
Sea of Thieves
Vampire Survivors
World of Warcraft

Family

ANIMAL WELL
Astrobot
Cat Quest III
EA SPORTS FC 25
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Little Kitty, Big City
Planet Coaster 2
The Plucky Squire
Super Mario Party Jamboree

Game Beyond Entertainment

Botany Manor
Frostpunk 2
INDICATE
Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop)
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Tetris Forever
Vampire Therapist

Game Design

ANIMAL WELL
Astrobot
Balatro
Helldivers 2
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Metaphor: ReFantasia
Pacific Drive
Tactical Breach Wizards
UFO 50
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Music

Astrobot
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Helldivers 2
Metaphor: ReFantasia
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Star Wars Outlaws

Narrative

Black Myth: Wukong
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Helldivers 2
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Metaphor: ReFantasia
Pacific Drive
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Still Wakes the Deep

New Intellectual Property

ANIMAL WELL
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Little Kitty, Big City
Metaphor: ReFantasia
Pacific Drive
The Plucky Squire
Stellar Blade
Still Wakes the Deep
Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Technical Achievement

Astrobot
Batman: Arkham Shadow
Black Myth: Wukong
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Helldivers 2
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
SILENT HILL 2
Tiny Glade
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Performer In A Leading Role

Roger Craig Smith as Batman, Bruce Wayne, Matches Malone in Batman: Arkham Shadow
Alec Newman as Cameron ‘Caz’ McLeary in Still Wakes the Deep
Cody Christian as Cloud Strife in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Isabella Inchbald as Indika in INDIKA
Luke Roberts as James Sunderland in SILENT HILL 2
Humberly González as Kay Vess in Star Wars Outlaws
Clive Standen as Lieutenant Demetrian TItus in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Em Humble as Marge, Florence, Carrie, Nick, Chimney Sweep Sue, and more in Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Melina Juergens as Senua in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Y’lan Noel as Troy Marshall in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Performer In A Supporting Role

Aldís Amah Hamilton as Ástriðr in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
John Eric Bentley as Barret Wallace in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Jon Blyth as Big Ron in Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Michael Abubakar as Brodie in Still Wakes the Deep
Adam McNamara as Captain Sevastus Acheran in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Karen Dunbar as Finlay in Still Wakes the Deep
Troy Baker as Harvey Dent, Rat King, Two-Face, Joker in Batman: Arkham Shadow
Matt Berry as Herbert the Gardner in Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Craig Lee Thomas as Super Earth Spokesperson in Helldivers 2
Abbi Greenland & Helen Goalen as The Furies in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

The competitive nature of the shortlists highlights the success of titles such as Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and Astro Bot, which have captivated audiences upon their release. With ongoing updates and enhancements, games like Balatro continue to engage players long after launch. The talent represented within these nominations is remarkable, presenting a challenging task for the juries to determine not only who should receive nominations but also who will emerge as winners across categories.

Which games do you think deserve to win at the BAFTA Game Awards?