Nominations for The Game Awards 2025 have officially been announced, with the French-developed RPG "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" making history. The title has become the one to watch, shattering records with a staggering 12 nominations. 
The PlayStation camp also has a strong showing, with "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach" and "Ghost of Yōtei" close behind, each securing eight nominations. Meanwhile, "Hades II" remains a major contender with six nominations in key categories.
The coveted Game of the Year category features a stacked lineup of six heavy-hitters, including "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach," "Donkey Kong Bananza," "Hades II," "Hollow Knight: Silksong," and "Kingdom Come: Deliverance II." 
The performance categories are also drawing significant attention. The cast of "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" saw nominations for Ben Starr, Charlie Cox, and Jennifer English in the Best Performance category. They are joined by Erika Ishii for "Ghost of Yōtei," Japanese actress Kaho Kato for "Silent Hill f," and Troy Baker for his role in "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle." 
The complete list of TGA 2025 nominations is as follows:
Game of the Year
"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
"Death Stranding 2: On the Beach"
"Donkey Kong Bananza"
"Hades II"
"Hollow Knight: Silksong"
"Kingdom Come: Deliverance II"
Best Game Direction
"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
"Death Stranding 2: On the Beach"
"Ghost of Yōtei"
"Hades II"
"Mixtape"
Best Narrative
"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
"Death Stranding 2: On the Beach"
"Ghost of Yōtei"
"Kingdom Come: Deliverance II"
"Silent Hill f"
Best Art Direction
"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
"Death Stranding 2: On the Beach"
"Ghost of Yōtei"
"Hades II"
"Hollow Knight: Silksong"
Best Score and Music
Christopher Larkin — "Hollow Knight: Silksong"
Darren Korb — "Hades II"
Lorien Testard — "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
Toma Otowa — "Ghost of Yōtei"
Woodkid and Ludvig Forssell — "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach"
Best Audio Design
"Battlefield 6"
"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
"Death Stranding 2: On the Beach"
"Ghost of Yōtei"
"Silent Hill f"
Best Performance
Ben Starr — "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
Charlie Cox — "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
Erika Ishii — "Ghost of Yōtei"
Jennifer English — "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
Kaho Kato — "Silent Hill f"
Troy Baker — "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle"
Innovation in Accessibility
"Assassin's Creed Shadows"
"Atomfall"
"DOOM: The Dark Ages"
"EA Sports FC 26"
"South of Midnight"
Games for Impact
"Consume Me"
"Despelote"
"Lost Records: Bloom & Rage"
"South of Midnight"
"Wanderstop"
Best Ongoing Game
"Final Fantasy XIV"
"Fortnite"
"Helldivers 2"
"Marvel Rivals"
"No Man's Sky"
Best Community Support
"Baldur's Gate 3"
"Final Fantasy XIV"
"Fortnite"
"Helldivers 2"
"No Man's Sky"
Best Independent Game
"Absolum"
"Ball x Pit"
"Blue Prince"
"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
"Hades II"
"Hollow Knight: Silksong"
Best Debut Indie Game
"Blue Prince"
"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
"Despelote"
"Dispatch"
"Megabonk"
Best Mobile Game
"Destiny: Uprising"
"Persona 5: The Phantom X"
"Sonic Rumble"
"Uma Musume Pretty Derby"
"Wuthering Waves"
Best VR/AR Game
"Alien: Rogue Incursion"
"Arken Age"
"Ghost Town"
"Marvel’s Deadpool VR"
"The Midnight Walk"
Best Action Game
"Battlefield 6"
"DOOM: The Dark Ages"
"Hades II"
"Ninja Gaiden 4"
"Shinobi: Counter-Slash"
Best Action/Adventure Game
"Death Stranding 2: On the Beach"
"Ghost of Yōtei"
"Indiana Jones and the Great Circle"
"Hollow Knight: Silksong"
"Mixtape"
Best Role Playing Game
"Avowed"
"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"
"Kingdom Come: Deliverance II"
"The Outer Worlds 2"
"Monster Hunter Wilds"
Best Fighting Game
"2XKO"
"Capcom Fighting Collection 2"
"Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves"
"Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection"
"Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage"
Best Family Game
"Donkey Kong Bananza"
"Lego Party!"
"Lego Voyagers"
"Mario Kart World"
"Sonic Racing: Cross-Worlds"
"Mixtape"
Best Sim/Strategy
"The Alters"
"Final Fantasy Tactics"
"Jurassic World Evolution 3"
"Sid Meier's Civilization VII"
"Stormgate"
"Two Point Museum"
Best Sports/Racing
"EA Sports FC 26"
"F1 25"
"Mario Kart World"
"Rematch"
"Sonic Racing: Cross-Worlds"
Best Multiplayer
"ARC Raiders"
"Battlefield 6"
"Elden Ring: Reign of Night"
"Peak"
"Mixtape"
Best Adaptation
"A Minecraft Movie"
"Devil May Cry"
"The Last of Us Season 2"
"Splinter Cell: Deathwatch"
"Until Dawn"
Most Anticipated Game
"007: Dawnlight"
"Grand Theft Auto VI"
"Marvel's Wolverine"
"Resident Evil: Requiem"
"The Witcher 4"
Content Creator of the Year
Caedrel
Kai Cenat
MoistCr1TiKaL
Sakura Miko
The Burnt Peanut
Best Esports Game
"Counter-Strike 2"
"Dota 2"
"League of Legends"
"Mobile Legends: Bang Bang"
"Valorant"
Best Esports Athlete
brawk – Brock Somerhalder
Chovy – Jeong Ji-hoon
f0rsakeN – Jason Susanto
Kakeru – Kakeru Watanabe
MenaRD – Saul Leonardo
ZywOo – Mathieu Herbaut
Best Esports Team
Gen.G
NRG
Team Falcons
Team Liquid PH
Team Vitality