In a dazzling celebration of innovation and creativity, The Game Awards 2024 has once again spotlighted the year's most exceptional achievements in gaming. The event, known for its thrilling reveals and heartfelt recognition of the industry's talent, culminated in a series of awards that honored games across a vast array of genres and platforms. From groundbreaking narratives to revolutionary gameplay mechanics, this year's winners not only captivated players but also set new benchmarks for what video games can achieve. Leading the pack, "Astro Bot" took home the coveted Game of the Year award, showcasing the pinnacle of game design and player experience. Here's a closer look at the winners who defined 2024 in the gaming world.
Game of the Year
- •Astro Bot - WINNER
- •Balatro
- •Black Myth: Wukong
- •Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
- •Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- •Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Game Direction
- •Astro Bot - WINNER
- •Balatro
- •Black Myth: Wukong
- •Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
- •Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- •Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Narrative
- •Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- •Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- •Metaphor: ReFantanzio - WINNER
- •Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- •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 VII Rebirth - WINNER
- •Metaphor: ReFantazio
- •Silent Hill 2
- •Stellar Blade
Best Audio Design
- •Astro Bot
- •Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- •Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- •Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 - WINNER
- •Silent Hill 2
Best Performance
- •Hannah Telle, Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- •Briana White, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- •Humberly González, Star Wars Outlaws
- •Luke Roberts, Silent Hill 2
- •Melina Juergens, Senua’s 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
- •Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- •Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Best Ongoing Game
- •Destiny 2
- •Diablo IV
- •Final Fantasy XIV
- •Fortnite
- •Helldivers 2 - WINNER
Best Community Support
- •Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
- •Final Fantasy XIV
- •Fortnite
- •Helldivers 2
- •No Man’s 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
- •Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
- •Wuthering Waves
- •Zenless Zone Zero
Best VR/AR Game
- •Arizona Sunshine Remake
- •Asgard’s 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
- •Dragon’s Dogma 2
- •Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
- •Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- •Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- •Metaphor: ReFantazio - WINNER
Best Fighting Game
- •Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- •Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
- •Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
- •MultiVersus
- •Tekken 8 - 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
- •Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- •Manor Lords
- •Unicorn Overlord
Best Sports/Racing Game
- •F1 24
- •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 – Neta Shapira
- •Aleksib – Aleksi Virolainen
- •Chovy – Jeong Ji-hoon
- •Faker – Lee Sang-hyeok - WINNER
- •ZyWoO – Mathieu Herbaut
- •ZmjjKk – 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)
As the curtains close on another memorable year for video games, the spotlight shines bright on the victors of The Game Awards 2024. "Astro Bot" not only captured the hearts of gamers worldwide but also clinched the prestigious title of Game of the Year, alongside several other accolades. Other notable winners like "Balatro," "Black Myth: Wukong," and "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth" have left their mark, showcasing the diversity and creativity within the industry. For those eager to explore the full spectrum of this year's winners, delve into our comprehensive coverage of The Game Awards 2024 winners. Celebrate with us the games, the creators, and the moments that will define gaming history for years to come. Remember, if you're looking to stay updated on the latest in gaming awards and announcements, keep an eye on The Game Awards 2024 winners for insights into where gaming is headed next.
