Helldivers 2 Named Game of the Year at TIGA Awards 2024

Helldivers 2 Dominates the 2024 TIGA Awards

Arrowhead’s highly anticipated title, Helldivers 2, has made an impressive mark since its release, achieving over 12 million unit sales across PC and PlayStation 5 within its initial three months. Although player engagement saw a decline following some less favorable updates, recent trends indicate a modest recovery in player numbers.

Recognition at the TIGA Awards

In a gaming landscape lacking blockbuster releases this year, it comes as no surprise that Helldivers 2 clinched prestigious accolades, including Game of the Year, Best Visual Design, and Best Technical Innovation during the recent TIGA Awards. The event took place last week at the Shoreditch Town Hall in London, organized by the UK’s games industry trade association, TIGA.

Industry Insights from TIGA

Dr. Richard Wilson OBE, TIGA’s CEO, remarked on the significance of the awards: “The TIGA Games Industry Awards 2024 celebrate the incredible talent, innovation, and dedication that characterize the UK’s gaming sector. We acknowledge excellence across studios, service providers, and educational institutions. Congratulations to all nominees and winners for contributing to such a dynamic industry. Your achievements create a promising outlook for 2025 in the UK gaming space. A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors, whose support is invaluable.”

Other Winners of Note

Aside from Helldivers 2, another standout was Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II from Ninja Theory, which also received two awards. Below is a comprehensive list of the award winners:

BEST ACTION & ADVENTURE GAME 2024: Ninja Theory – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
BEST ARCADE GAME 2024: Playtonic Games – Elsie
BEST AUDIO DESIGN 2024: The Chinese Room/Secret Mode – Still Wakes The Deep
BEST USE OF A LICENCE 2024: Sony Interactive Entertainment – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
BEST CASUAL GAME 2024: Newfangled Games – Paper Trail
CREATIVITY IN GAMES 2024: Newfangled Games – Paper Trail
DIVERSITY IN GAMES 2024: Ninja Theory – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
BEST EDUCATION, SERIOUS OR SIMULATION GAME 2024: Slitherine – Command: Modern Operations
HERITAGE IN GAMES 2024: The Chinese Room/Secret Mode – Still Wakes The Deep
BEST NARRATIVE IN GAMES 2024: Sony Interactive Entertainment – The Last of Us Part II Remastered
BEST PUZZLE GAME 2024: Sad Owl Studios – Viewfinder
BEST SOCIAL GAME 2024: Prideful Sloth – Go-Go Town!
BEST STRATEGY GAME 2024: Brightrock Games – Galacticare
BEST VISUAL DESIGN 2024: Sony Interactive Entertainment – Helldivers 2
BEST VR/AR/XR/MR GAME 2024: Ubisoft Reflections & Ubisoft Leamington – Assassin’s Creed: Nexus VR
BEST TECHNICAL INNOVATION 2024: Sony Interactive Entertainment – Helldivers 2
GAME OF THE YEAR 2024: Sony Interactive Entertainment – Helldivers 2