The indie game developed by Sandfall Interactive made history by collecting 12 nominationsan absolute record since the creation of the Game Awards. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 competes in particular for:
- Game of the year
- Better management
- Best Storytelling
- Best Art Direction
- Best music
- Best Performance (Ben Starr, Charlie Cox, Jennifer English)
- Best Indie Game
- Best first independent game
This plebiscite testifies to the aesthetic and narrative impact of the game, which visibly won over both the press and the public.
PlayStation dominates publishers with 19 nominations
Sony Interactive Entertainment can rejoice: with 19 nominationsit is the most represented publisher of this edition. His most notable titles are:
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (8 nominations)
- Ghost of Yōtei (also 8 nominations)
These two PlayStation exclusives are competing for several major awards, including game of the year, artistic direction, narration and even soundtrack.
Among the composers named, Woodkid and Ludvig Forssell have been praised for their musical work on Death Stranding 2. The soundtrack of Ghost of Yōteiby Toma Otowa, is also in the running.
A prestigious podium for Game of the Year
The Game of the Year 2025 prize promises to be particularly hotly contested with six contenders, mixing blockbusters and indie gems:
- Chiaroscuro: Expedition 33
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Donkey Kong Bananza
- Hades II
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
This selection reflects the diversity of the current video game landscape: narrative adventure, demanding metroidvania, medieval RPG and the return of major licenses.
Public vote, ceremony and performances: what you need to know
The Game Awards ceremony will take place Thursday December 11, 2025 At Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Like every year, it will be broadcast live and will feature exclusive announcements of new games as well as musical performances.
The public can vote until December 10 at 6 p.m. (Pacific Time) on the official Game Awards website. The final result will combine 90% professional jury votes and 10% fan votes.
The 2024 edition had already broken a record with 154 million views streaming. The 2025 event promises to be even more spectacular, driven by highly anticipated games and performances from actors like Troy Baker (Indiana Jones), Erika Ishii (Ghost of Yōtei) Or Konatsu Kato (Silent Hill).