Astro Bot Triumphs at the 2025 BAFTA Game Awards

BAFTA Game Awards 2025: Astro Bot Triumphs Again

The BAFTA Game Awards 2025 have concluded, showcasing the best in gaming, and once again, Astro Bot has emerged as the standout victor. Claiming an impressive five awards, including the prestigious title of Best Game, Astro Bot reaffirms its status as a leading title within the industry.

Recognizing Competition and Talent

While Astro Bot was the evening’s highlight, it did face some fierce competition in select categories. The indie darling, Neva, secured the award for Artistic Achievement, while Helldivers 2 took home the award for Music. Additionally, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II won in the Technical Achievement category, demonstrating the diverse talent on display at this year’s awards.

Additional Notable Winners

Several other titles made significant impacts at the ceremony. Thank Goodness You’re Here! was honored as the Best British Game, while Metaphor: ReFantazio clinched the Best Narrative award. The honor for Best Debut Game went to Balatro, and the Game Beyond Entertainment award was awarded to Tales of Kenzera: ZAU. Below is the complete list of award winners for your reference.

Full Winners List

Animation

Astro Bot – Winner
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Warhammer 40, 000: Space Marine 2

Artistic Achievement

Astrobot
Black Myth: Wukong
Harold Halibut
Neva – Winner
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Still Wakes the Deep

Audio Achievement

ANIMAL WELL
Astro Bot – Winner
Helldivers 2
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Star Wars Outlaws
Still Wakes the Deep

Best Game

Astro Bot – Winner
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Helldivers 2
Thank Goodness You’re Here!
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

British Game

A Highland Song
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Paper Trail
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Still Wakes the Deep
Thank Goodness You’re Here! – Winner

Debut Game

ANIMAL WELL
Balatro – Winner
Pacific Drive
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Thank Goodness You’re Here
The Plucky Squire

Evolving Game

Diablo IV
Final Fantasy XIV Online
No Man’s Sky
Sea of Thieves
Vampire Survivors – Winner
World of Warcraft

Family

Astro Bot – Winner
Cat Quest III
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Little Kitty, Big City
Super Mario Party Jamboree
The Plucky Squire

Game Beyond Entertainment

Botany Manor
Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop)
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU – Winner
Tetris Forever
Vampire Therapist

Game Design

ANIMAL WELL
Astro Bot – Winner
Balatro
Helldivers 2
Tactical Breach Wizards
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Music

Astrobot
Black Myth: Wukong
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Helldivers 2 – Winner
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Star Wars Outlaws

Narrative

Black Myth: Wukong
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Metaphor: ReFantazio – Winner
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Still Wakes the Deep

New Intellectual Property

ANIMAL WELL
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Metaphor: ReFantasy
Still Wakes the Deep – Winner
Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Performer In a Leading Role

Alec Newman – Still Wakes the Deep – Winner
Humberly González – Star Wars Outlaws
Isabella Inchbald – INDICA
Luke Roberts – Silent Hill 2
Melina Juergens – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Y’lan Noel – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Performer in a Supporting Role

Abbi Greenland, Helen Goalen – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Aldis Amah Hamilton – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Jon Blyth – Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Karen Dunbar – Still Wakes the Deep – Winner
Matt Berry – Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Michael Abubakar – Still Wakes the Deep

Technical Achievement

Astrobot
Black Myth: Wukong
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II – Winner
Tiny Glade
Warhammer 40, 000: Space Marine 2

A Season to Remember

As the BAFTA Game Awards 2025 wrap up, we conclude another remarkable award season celebrating titles from 2024. The excitement will build again as we anticipate The Game Awards scheduled for December 2025, where more exceptional games and developers will be recognized.

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