The Game Awards 2024 delivered an unforgettable evening celebrating the best in gaming. From groundbreaking titles to highly anticipated releases, the event showcased the creative excellence of developers worldwide.
This year, Astro Bot emerged as the star of the show, claiming the prestigious Game of the Year award alongside multiple other accolades.
Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto VI captured the spotlight as the Most Anticipated Game, fueling excitement among fans. Hereโs a detailed breakdown of all the winners.
Game of the Year
- Winner: Astro Bot (Team Asobi/SIE)
Most Anticipated Game
- Winner: Grand Theft Auto VI (Rockstar Games)
Major Category Winners
- Best Game Direction: Astro Bot
- Best Narrative: Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Best Art Direction: Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Best Score and Music: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Best Audio Design: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Indie and Mobile Game Awards
- Best Independent Game: Balatro
- Best Debut Indie Game: Balatro
- Best Mobile Game: Balatro
Genre-Specific Awards
- Best Action Game: Black Myth: Wukong
- Best Action/Adventure Game: Astro Bot
- Best RPG: Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Best Fighting Game: Tekken 8
- Best Family Game: Astro Bot
- Best Sim/Strategy Game: Frostpunk 2
- Best Sports/Racing Game: EA Sports FC 25
- Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2
- Best VR/AR Game: Batman: Arkham Shadow
Community and Esports Recognition
- Best Ongoing Game: Helldivers 2
- Best Community Support: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Esports Game: League of Legends
- Best Esports Athlete: Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok)
- Best Esports Team: T1 (League of Legends)
Other Notable Winners
- Best Adaptation: Fallout
- Content Creator of the Year: CaseOh
- Innovation in Accessibility: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
The Game Awards 2024 reminded us why gaming continues to captivate audiences worldwide. From heartfelt narratives to stunning visuals and thrilling gameplay, this yearโs winners set new standards for the industry.
As we look ahead, titles like Grand Theft Auto VI promise to keep the momentum alive, ensuring that the future of gaming is brighter than ever.
