The nominees for The Game Awards 2025 have been announced, showcasing an exciting lineup of games this year. The standout title is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which has achieved a remarkable 12 nominations, setting a new record in the event’s history. Following closely are PlayStation’s Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Ghost of Yotei, both receiving eight nominations, and Hades 2 with six nominations.
Key Highlights from The Game Awards 2025
Sony Interactive Entertainment emerged as the most nominated publisher for this year, securing a total of 19 nominations. In contrast, Kepler Interactive received 13 nominations, while both Xbox Game Studios and Electronic Arts garnered 10 nominations each.
Nominees for Game of the Year
The prestigious Game of the Year category features the following titles:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive)
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
- Hades II (Supergiant Games)
- Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Warhorse Studios/Deep Silver)
Other Notable Categories
In addition to Game of the Year, other categories also feature notable nominees:
- Best Game Direction: Includes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.
- Best Narrative: Nominations include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
- Best Art Direction: Features Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hades II.
Event Details
The nominees were revealed by host and producer Geoff Keighley during a live stream. A voting jury of media publications selected the nominees. Fans have the opportunity to participate in the voting process, influencing the outcome with a blended vote system comprising 90% jury votes and 10% public votes.
Voting is open until December 10 at 6 PM PT, with fans encouraged to cast their votes via the official website. The Game Awards 2025 will be streamed live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on December 11, 2025.
Conclusion
The Game Awards 2025 promises to celebrate the best in gaming, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the nominations. The excitement builds as fans prepare to vote for their favorite titles in the upcoming event.
