The Game Awards 2025 went down on Thursday night, and the event was dominated by a single title: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. That happened. The RPG, developed by Sandfall Interactive, absolutely cleaned up, securing a record-breaking nine awards, including the coveted Game of the Year. It was a massive celebration of gaming excellence, and an absolute sweep for a dark fantasy RPG.
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The Full List of Winners
Here’s a breakdown of the night’s key victories and the full list of winners:
| Category | Winner |
| Game of the Year | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Game Direction | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Narrative | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Independent Game | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Debut Indie Game | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best RPG | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Art Direction | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Score & Music | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Performance | Jennifer English (for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) |
| Best Action Game | Hades 2 |
| Best Action/Adventure Game | Hollow Knight: Silksong |
| Best Audio Design | Battlefield 6 |
| Best Multiplayer | Arc Raiders |
| Best Sports/Racing Game | Mario Kart World |
| Best Family Game | Donkey Kong Bananza |
| Best Fighting Game | Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves |
| Best Mobile Game | Umamusume: Pretty Derby |
| Best Ongoing Game | No Man’s Sky |
| Best Strategy/Sim Game | Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles |
| Best AR/VR Game | The Midnight Walk |
| Best Adaptation | The Last of Us Season 2 |
| Innovation in Accessibility | Doom: The Dark Ages |
| Games for Impact | South of Midnight |
| Best Community Support | Baldur’s Gate 3 |
| Players’ Voice | Wuthering Waves |
| Content Creator of the Year | MoistCr1tikal |
| Most Anticipated Game | Grand Theft Auto 6 |
| Game Changer Award | Girls Make Games |
Major Trailer Announcements
The awards show wasn’t just about the winners; it was packed with huge announcements.
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Larian Studios’ New Game: The mysterious desert statue tease was revealed to be for Divinity, Larian Studios’ (of Baldur’s Gate 3 fame) newest offering, which they are calling their “biggest ever” project.
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Star Wars: A new single-player narrative action RPG, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, was unveiled. It’s a spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic, set across a galaxy on the brink of rebirth.
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Capcom Updates: The latest trailer for Resident Evil Requiem confirmed that Leon S. Kennedy will be a playable character. The game is set for release on February 27, 2026.
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Lara Croft Returns: A trailer for Tomb Raider: Catalyst was shown, marking a new chapter for Lara Croft, and an announcement was also made for Control: Resonant, the follow-up to the 2019 hit.
The night was a huge win for both established franchises and impressive newcomers like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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