
The Game Awards have announced their verdict on the best games released over the past year. Among the big favorites for the 2025 edition was, of course, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with its 12 nominations. Other titles such as Hades 2, Death Stranding 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Split Fiction got also some awards.
Without further ado, here are the winners of the 2025 Game Awards.
Game of the Year:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Art Direction:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Audio Design:
- Battlefield 6
##Best Game Direction:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Multiplayer:
-Arc Raiders
Best Narrative:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Performance:
- Jennifer English (Maelle, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
Best Score & Music:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Action:
- Hades 2
Best Action/Adventure Game:
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
Best Family Game:
- Donkey Kong Bananza
Best Fighting Game:
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Best Independent Game:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Mobile Game:
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Best Ongoing Game:
- No Man’s Sky
Best RPG:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Sports/Racing Game:
- Mario Kart World
Best Strategy/Sim Game:
- Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
Best VR/AR Game:
- The Midnight Walk
Best Adaptation:
- The Last of Us season 2
Community Support:
- Baldur’s Gate 3
Debut Indie Game:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Innovation in Accessibility:
- Doom: The Dark Ages
Games for Impact:
- South of Midnight
Best Esports Game:
- Counter-Strike 2
Best Esports Athlete:
- Chovy
Best Esports Team:
- Team Vitality (Counter-Strike 2)
Content Creator of the Year:
- MoistCr1tikal
Most Anticipated Game:
- Grand Theft Auto 6
Players’ Voice:
- Wuthering Waves
Game Changer Award:
- Girls Make Games

Congratulations to Clair Obscur on being voted Game of the Year! Itβs always exciting to see the gaming community come together to celebrate standout titles. Looking forward to seeing what other winners have achieved this year!
Congratulations indeed! Clair Obscurβs unique blend of storytelling and gameplay really set it apart this year. It’s fascinating how it has resonated with both critics and players alike, showcasing the evolving landscape of game design.