The Game Awards 2025 nominations have been officially revealed, with “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” leading the pack. This title has garnered an impressive 12 nominations, setting a record for the most nominations in the event’s 11-year history. The game is developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive.
Game of the Year Candidates
“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” is competing for Game of the Year alongside several other notable games:
- “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)
Most Nominated Publishers
This year, Sony Interactive Entertainment leads with a total of 19 nominations, although its flagship title, “Ghost of Yōtei,” does not appear in the Game of the Year category. Kepler Interactive follows with 13 nominations, while Electronic Arts and Microsoft each secured 10 nominations.
Best Adaptation Category
The Best Adaptation category features several video game-based titles set for TV or film adaptation:
- “A Minecraft Movie”
- “Devil May Cry”
- “The Last of Us” Season 2
- “Splinter Cell: Deathwatch”
- “Until Dawn”
Voting and Ceremony Details
Fans can vote for their favorite nominees until December 10 at 6 p.m. PT. The voting is conducted through authenticated online platforms, including a dedicated site for The Game Awards. In China, voting options are available on multiple platforms such as Bilibili. Fan votes will contribute to the final outcomes alongside selections from a global jury of over 150 media publications.
The award ceremony is scheduled for December 11 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, starting at 5 p.m. PT. The event will showcase world premieres, new game announcements, and special musical performances. Geoff Keighley will host the 2025 Game Awards, which will stream across various platforms, including Amazon’s Prime Video.
Since its inception in 2014, The Game Awards have become a prominent annual event in the gaming industry. In 2024, the awards reached over 154 million livestreams. This year promises to be equally exciting, with major developments and live presentations from notable stars.
Recognition for “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33”
The nominations for “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” span multiple categories, showcasing its strong presence at this year’s awards:
- Game of the Year
- Best Game Direction
- Best Narrative
- Best Art Direction
- Best Score and Music
- Best Audio Design
- Best Performance
- Best Independent Game
- Best Debut Indie Game
- Best RPG
With a record-breaking number of nominations and critical acclaim, “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” is poised to be a standout at The Game Awards 2025.
