The Game Awards return this December, but how were the nominees selected and who determines the games that actually win? And does the public have any say? All of these are questions you might be wondering ahead of the event next week, and here’s what we know about the key details.
What games are eligible?
To be eligible for The Game Awards this year, games must be “available for public consumption” on or before Friday, November 21. Any game releases after then will be eligible for next year’s show. This also means that games released on or after November 22, 2024 are eligible for this year’s event.
Live-service games that released in a previous year are eligible for all categories, provided the voting jury determines that “their inclusion is merited due to new content, improvements, or service updates.” There is also a dedicated category, Best Ongoing Game, which recognizes such titles.
