In the GOTY race, localization really matters — which is bad news for Blue Prince

The Game of the Year race has reached its tipping point. While we’ve had a clear-cut field of nominees for the bulk of 2025, September threw several wrenches into the conversation. With Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, Ghost of Yōtei, and evenSilent Hill f emerging as possible contenders at The Game Awards, at least one highly acclaimed game is going to miss the cut without an expansion of the field of nominees. If you’re looking at games on the chopping block, Blue Prince’s chances may be looking dire right now.