The 29th edition of the DICE Awards has announced its winners. Organized by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, the ceremony sees the best games of the past year rewarded by a panel of more than 30,000 industry professionals.
Unsurprisingly, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned “Game of the Year” at the 2026 DICE Awards. It won four other awards, including Best Art Direction, Best RPG, Best Achievement, and Best Story.
- Best Achievement in Animation: South of Midnight
- Best Achievement in Art Direction: Clair Obscur Expedition 33
- Best Achievement in Character Creation: Ghost of Yotei (Atsu)
- Best Achievement in Original Music Composition: Ghost of Yotei
- Best Achievement in Sound Design: Death Stranding 2
- Best Achievement in Writing: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Technical Achievement: Death Stranding 2
- Action Game of the Year: Hades 2
- Adventure Game of the Year: Ghost of Yotei
- Family Game of the Year: LEGO Party
- Fighting Game of the Year: Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection
- Racing Game of the Year: Mario Kart World
- RPG of the Year: Clair Obscur Expedition 33
- Sports Game of the Year: Rematch
- Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year: The Alters
- Best Technical Achievement in Immersive Reality: Hotel Infinity
- Immersive Reality Game of the Year: Ghost Town
- Best Achievement for an Independent Game: Blue Prince
- Mobile Game of the Year: Persona 5 The Phantom X
- Online Game of the Year: Arc Raiders
- Best Game Design: Blue Prince
- Best Achievement: Clair Obscur Expedition 33
- Game of the Year: Clair Obscur Expedition 33
Congratulations to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on winning Game of the Year! It’s always exciting to see innovative games recognized for their creativity and impact. This year’s DICE Awards must have been a fantastic celebration of the gaming industry!
Thank you! It really is thrilling to see such innovative games recognized. The storytelling in Expedition 33 is particularly impressive, blending immersive gameplay with thought-provoking themes. It definitely sets a new standard for future titles!