As the curtain closes on 2024, the gaming industry came together to celebrate its most remarkable achievements at the Game Awards 2024. Hosted by the ever-charismatic Geoff Keighley, the event lived up to its reputation, featuring a mix of heartfelt speeches, dazzling performances, and jaw-dropping world premieres. Fans were treated to thrilling announcements, including Borderlands 4, The Witcher 4, and Mafia: The Old Country, setting the stage for an exciting year ahead.
The spotlight of the evening was undoubtedly on Astro Bot, which took home the coveted Game of the Year award. Leading the nominations with seven entries, the game emerged victorious in four categories, showcasing its brilliance in innovation, storytelling, and gameplay mechanics.
Other notable winners included Metaphor: ReFantazio and Balatro, both securing three awards each and Senuaโs Saga: Hellblade 2, which bagged two accolades. Meanwhile, Black Myth: Wukong was recognized as the Best Action Game, adding a significant feather to its cap.
This year, the Game Awards highlighted the gaming industry’s diverse achievements, from blockbuster titles to indie innovations. Balatro, a standout debut indie game, not only won Best Independent Game but also claimed the Best Mobile Game award. The ceremony also emphasized accessibility, with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown winning the Innovation in Accessibility category, reflecting the industryโs growing focus on inclusivity.
Winners of the Game Awards 2024
Game of the Year
- Astro Bot – WINNER
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Game Direction
- Astro Bot – WINNER
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Narrative
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantanzio – WINNER
- Senuaโs Saga: Hellblade 2
- Silent Hill 2
Best Art Direction
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: ReFantazio – WINNER
- Neva
Best Score and Music
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – WINNER
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Audio Design
- Astro Bot
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Senuaโs Saga: Hellblade 2 – WINNER
- Silent Hill 2
Best Performance
- Hannah Telle, Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- Briana White, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Humberly Gonzรกlez, Star Wars Outlaws
- Luke Roberts, Silent Hill 2
- Melina Juergens, Senuaโs Saga: Hellblade 2 – WINNER
Innovation in Accessibility
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo IV
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – WINNER
- Star Wars Outlaws
Games for Impact
- Closer the Distance
- Indika
- Neva – WINNER
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- Senuaโs Saga: Hellblade 2
- Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Best Ongoing Game
- Destiny 2
- Diablo IV
- Final Fantasy 14
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2 – WINNER
Best Community Support
- Baldurโs Gate 3 – WINNER
- Final Fantasy 14
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
- No Manโs Sky
Best Independent Game
- Animal Well
- Balatro – WINNER
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Neva
- UFO 50
Best Debut Indie Game
- Balatro – WINNER
- Animal Well
- Manor Lords
- Pacific Drive
- The Plucky Squire
Best Mobile Game
- AFK Journey
- Balatro – WINNER
- Pokรฉmon Trading Card Game Pocket
- Wuthering Waves
- Zenless Zone Zero
Best VR/AR Game
- Arizona Sunshine Remake
- Asgardโs Wrath 2
- Batman: Arkham Shadow – WINNER
- Metal: Hellsinger VR
- Metro Awakening
Best Action Game
- Black Myth: Wukong – WINNER
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Stellar Blade
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Astro bot – WINNER
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Silent Hill 2
- Star Wars Outlaws
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best RPG
- Dragonโs Dogma 2
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio – WINNER
Best Fighting Game
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (Arc System Works/Cygames)
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (Spike Chunsoft/Bandai Namco)
- Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Capcom)
- MultiVersus (Player First Games/WB Games)
- Tekken 8 (Bandai Namco) – WINNER
Best Family Game
- Princess Peach: Showtime!
- Astro Bot – WINNER
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- The Plucky Squire
Best Sim/Strategy Game
- Frostpunk 2 (11 Bit Studios) – WINNER
- Age of Mythology: Retold (Worldโs Edge/Forgotten Empires/Xbox Game Studios)
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Capcom)
- Manor Lords (Slavic Magic/Hooded Horse)
- Unicorn Overlord (Vanillaware/Sega/Atlus)
Best Sports/Racing Game
- F1 24ย
- EA Sports FC 25 – WINNER
- NBA 2K25
- Top Spin 2K25
- WWE 2K24
Best Multiplayer Game
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2 – WINNER
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tekken 8
- Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
Best Adaptation
- Arcane
- Fallout – WINNER
- Knuckles
- Like a Dragon: Yakuza
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Most Anticipated Game
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Ghost of Yotei
- Grand Theft Auto VI – WINNER
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wilds
Content Creator of the Year
- CaseOh – WINNER
- IlloJuan
- Techno Gamerz
- TypicalGamer
- Usada Pekora
Best Esports Game
- Dota 2
- Counter-Strike 2
- League of Legends – WINNER
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Valorant
Best Esports Athlete
- 33 โ Neta Shapira
- Aleksib โ Aleksi Virolainen
- Chovy โ Jeong Ji-hoon
- Faker โ Lee Sang-hyeok – WINNER
- ZyWoO โ Mathieu Herbaut
- ZmjjKk โ Zheng Yongkang
Best Esports Team
- Bilibili Gaming (League of Legends)
- Gen.G (League of Legends)
- NAVI (Counter–Strike)
- T1 (League of Legends) – WINNER
- Team Liquid (DOTA 2)
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