Clair Obscur Leads the 2025 Game Awards with Record Nods

Clair Obscur Leads the 2025 Game Awards with Record Nods

Clair Obscur Leads the 2025 Game Awards with Record Nods

The 2025 Game Awards nominations have officially been revealed, and one title has made history. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 , developed by Sandfall Interactive, has emerged as the most-nominated game in the 11-year history of the awards, earning an impressive 12 nominations. This year’s announcement has certainly grabbed the attention of gamers worldwide, marking a milestone for the industry.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is in the running for the coveted Game of the Year award, going head-to-head with heavyweights like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach from Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment, Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Bananza , Hades II from Supergiant Games, Hollow Knight: Silksong by Team Cherry, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II from Warhorse Studios/Deep Silver. While another top title, Ghost of Yōtei , did not make the Game of the Year list, Sony Interactive Entertainment still secured the most nominations this year with 19, followed closely by Kepler Interactive with 13, while Electronic Arts and Microsoft each received 10 nominations.

The awards span a wide variety of categories, from Best Game Direction and Best Narrative to Best Art Direction and Best Score and Music. Notably, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been recognized across multiple categories, including Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Audio Design, and Best Performance. It’s clear that both critics and fans have been impressed by the game’s creativity, storytelling, and technical achievements.

The Best Adaptation category highlights the growing influence of games on film and TV, featuring titles such as A Minecraft Movie , Devil May Cry , The Last of Us: Season 2 , Splinter Cell: Deathwatch , and Until Dawn . Winners in all categories will be decided by a combination of fan votes and a global jury of more than 150 media outlets. Fans can cast their votes online until December 10, and voting will also be available on platforms in China, including Bilibili.

The 2025 Game Awards will take place on December 11 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Geoff Keighley. The event promises an exciting evening with world premieres, major new game announcements, musical performances, and appearances by stars from Amazon’s Fallout TV series. Since its launch in 2014, the Game Awards have been streamed across YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, X, and several platforms in China, reaching massive audiences, with the 2024 edition garnering more than 154 million livestreams. This year, Amazon Prime Video will also carry the stream as part of a new partnership.

From action-packed adventures to groundbreaking indie titles, the 2025 Game Awards celebrate the best the gaming world has to offer. With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 setting a new record, gamers are eagerly awaiting to see which titles will claim the top honors in this year’s landmark event.

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