Discover the Game Awards 2025 Nominations: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Shines

The countdown to 2026 is on, but enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating The Game Awards, hosted by Geoff Keighley, which will celebrate the most outstanding video games of the year. Earlier today, the prestigious event announced nominees across 29 diverse categories, showcasing an impressive slate from publishers and developers spanning the globe.

This year’s categories range from the coveted Game of the Year to Best Mobile Game, with additional slots dedicated to Esports. Winners will be determined ahead of the event through a combination of an international jury, comprising 90% of the vote, and fans, who contribute the remaining 10%.Voting is currently open, and fans are encouraged to participate and cast their votes for all categories.

Notably, a unique Player’s Voice category will be entirely based on fan votes for both nominations and the final award selection.

This year’s nominations feature a variety of recognizable titles from major industry players such as Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, EA, and Sega. However, it’s the game *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, published by Kepler Interactive that has made history, earning the title of the most nominated game ever at The Game Awards, with an astounding twelve nominations.

Here’s a look at the Most Nominated Games at #TheGameAwards Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the most nominated game in TGA history with 12 nominations.pic.twitter.com/jf6bxJvkmr

— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) November 17, 2025

Below are the categories with their respective nominees that have been revealed:

Game of the Year

Chiaroscuro: Expedition 33
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Donkey Kong Bananza
Hades II
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Best Game Direction

Chiaroscuro: Expedition 33
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Ghost of Yotei
Hades II
Split Fiction

Best Narrative

Chiaroscuro: Expedition 33
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Ghost of Yotei
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Silent Hill f

Best Art Direction

Chiaroscuro: Expedition 33
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Ghost of Yotei
Hades II
Hollow Knight: Silksong

Best Score and Music

Christopher Larkin – Hollow Knight: Silksong
Darren Korb – Hades II
Lorien Testard – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Toma Otowa – Ghost of Yotei
Woodkid and Ludvig Forssell – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Best Audio Design

Battlefield 6
Chiaroscuro: Expedition 33
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Ghost of Yotei
Silent Hill f

Best Performance

Ben Starr – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Charlie Cox – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Erika Ishii – Ghost of Yotei
Jennifer English – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Konatsu Kato – Silent Hill f
Troy Baker – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Innovation in Accessibility

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
Atomfall
Doom: The Dark Ages
EA Sports FC 26
South of Midnight

Games for Impact

Consume Me
Despelote
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
South of Midnight
Wanderstop

Best Ongoing Game

Final Fantasy XIV
Fortnite
Helldivers 2
Marvel Rivals
No Man’s Sky

Best Community Support

Baldur’s Gate 3
Final Fantasy XIV
Fortnite
Helldivers 2
No Man’s Sky

Best Independent Game

Absolute
Ball x Pit
Blue Prince
Chiaroscuro: Expedition 33
Hades II
Hollow Knight: Silksong

Best Debut Indie Game

Blue Prince
Chiaroscuro: Expedition 33
Despelote
Dispatch
Megabonk

Best Mobile Game

Destiny: Rising
Persona 5: The Phantom X
Sonic Rumble
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Wuthering Waves

Best VR/AR

Alien: Rogue Incursion
Ark Age
Ghost Town
Marvel’s Deadpool VR
The Midnight Walk

Best Action Game

Battlefield 6
Doom: The Dark Ages
Hades II
Ninja Gaiden 4
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Best Action/Adventure

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Ghost of Yotei
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Split Fiction

Best RPG

Avowed
Chiaroscuro: Expedition 33
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Monster Hunter Wilds
The Outer Worlds 2

Best Fighting Game

2XKO
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Fatal Fury: City of Wolves
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
Virtua Fighter 5 R. E.V. O World Stage

Best Family Game

Donkey Kong Bananza
Lego Party!
Lego Voyagers
Mario Kart World
Sonic Racing: Crossworlds
Split Fiction

Best Simulation/Strategy Game

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
Jurassic World Evolution 3
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
Tempest Rising
The Alters
Two Point Museum

Best Sports/Racing Game

EA Sports FC 26
F1 25
Mario Kart World
Rematch
Sonic Racing: Crossworlds

Best Multiplayer Game

Arc Raiders
Battlefield 6
Elden Ring Nightreign
Peak
Split Fiction

Best Adaptation

A Minecraft Movie
Devil May Cry
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch
The Last of Us: Season 2
Until Dawn

Most Anticipated Game

007 First Light
Grand Theft Auto VI
Marvel’s Wolverine
Resident Evil Requiem
The Witcher IV

Content Creator of the Year

Caedrel
Kai Cenat
MoistCr1TiKaL
Sakura Miko
The Burnt Peanut

Best Esports Game

Counter-Strike 2
Dota 2
League of Legends
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Valuing

Best Esports Athlete

brawk – Brock Somerhalder
Chovy – Jeong Ji-Hoon
f0rsakeN – Jason Susanto
Kakeru – Kakeru Watanabe
MenaRD – Saul Leonardo
Zyw0o – Mathieu Herbaut

Best Esports Team

Gen. G – League of Legends
NRG – Valorant
Team Falcons – Dota 2
Team Liquid PH – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Team Vitality – Counter-Strike 2

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THE GAME AWARDS 2025 Nominees Revealed! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxUUJ-CQpmg)

Mark your calendars: The Game Awards 2025 will broadcast live on Thursday, December 11, directly from the iconic Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Fans can catch the official live stream on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, X, Facebook Live, and many others. Expect a thrilling experience that will not only unveil exciting new game announcements and reveals but also come packed with surprises throughout the award ceremony.

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