The Game Awards 2025 winners announced: From Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to Counter-Strike 2, here’s the full list

The Game Awards 2025 delivered its biggest night with a full lineup of global announcements, performances, and close competitions across categories. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the standout winner after entering the event with strong momentum and 13 nominations. The ceremony, streamed across YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Prime Video, and regional networks, drew significant worldwide viewership as fans waited for the year’s top honors to be confirmed.

Game of the year and top category winners
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 secured the Game of the Year title, supported by additional wins in Best Performance and Best Independent Game. Its widespread critical attention and audience support made it the frontrunner throughout the night.

In the family gaming category, Donkey Kong Bananza won Best Family Game, adding another major recognition to Nintendo’s lineup for the year. Doom: The Dark Ages secured Best Action and Innovation in Accessibility, reflecting strong reception for its gameplay design and accessibility improvements.
Counter-Strike 2 continued its prominence in competitive gaming by winning Best Esports Game. Major esports personalities and teams such as Chovy and Team Vitality were also highlighted for their achievements at the event.

Complete list of winners

Additional nominees in the Game of the Year category included Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach — each bringing distinct strengths and large fanbases to the competition.