The Game Awards 2024 is set to take place on December 12, marking the 10th edition of this prestigious event that honors achievements in the gaming industry. This year’s nominations have been announced, sparking excitement among fans and creators alike. Notably, two categories—Best Esports Coach and Best Esports Event—have been removed from the lineup.
Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth lead the list, each securing seven nominations. In total, 96 games, individuals, and teams from across the industry have earned recognition for their contributions. One of the highlights is Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), which has been nominated for the “Most Anticipated Game” award.
The Game Awards 2024 will take place at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, on Friday, December 12. For fans worldwide, the event will be streamed live across multiple platforms, ensuring everyone can join in celebrating the best of gaming.
Now let’s have a look at the nominations.
The Game Awards 2024 Award Nominees
Game of the Year
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth Wukong
- Balatro
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantaszio
Best Game Direction
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metapahor: ReFantazio
Best Art Direction
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Waking
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Neva
Best Score/Music
- Astro Bot
- FF Rebirth
- Metabirth
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Narrative
- Final Fantasy VII Rebrith
- Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor re Fantazio
- Senua’s Saga Hellblade II
- Silent Hill 2
Best Audio Design
- Astro Bot
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Senua’s Saga Hellblade II
- Silent Hill 2
Best Performance
- Briana White (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth)
- Hannah Telle (Life Is Strange: Double Exposure)
- Humberly González (Star Wars Outlaws)
- Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2)
- Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
Best Ongoing Game
- Destiny 2
- Diablo IV
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
Games for Impact
- Life is Strange Double Exposure
- Tales of Kenzera
- Closer the Distance
- Indika
- Neva
- Senua’s Saga Hellblade II
Best Indie Game
- Animal Well
- UFO 50
- Balatro
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Neva
Best Debut Indie Game
- Animal Well
- Manor Lords
- Pacific Drive
- The Plucky Squire
- Balatro
Best Community Support
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
- No Man’s Sky
Best Mobile Game
- AFK Journey
- Balatro
- Withering Waves
- Zenless Zone Zero
- Pokemon TCG Pocket
Best VR/AR Game
- Arizona Sunshine Remake
- Asgard’s Wrath 2
- Batman Arkham Shadow
- Metal Hellsinger VR
- Metro Awakening VR
Innovation in Accessibility
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo 4
- Dragon Age Veilguard
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Star Wars Outlawa
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Astro Bot
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Silent Hill 2
- Star Wars Outlaws
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best Action Game
- Black Myth Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Stellar Blade
- Warhammer 40 Space Marines 2
- Helldivers 2
Best RPG
- Dragon’s Dogma II
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Fighting Game
- Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
- Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics
- MultiVersus
- Tekken 8
Best Family Game
- Astro Bot
- Princess Peach Showtime
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- The Plucky Squire
Best SIM/Strategy Game
- Age of Mythology Retold
- Frostpunk 2
- Kunisu-Gami Patch of the Goddess
- Manor Lords
- Unicorn Overlord
Best Sports/Racing Game
- NBA 2K25
- EA FC 25
- TopSpin 2K25
- WWE 2K24
- F1 24
Content Creator of the Year
- Caseoh
- Illojuan
- Techno Gamerz
- Typical Gamer
- Usada Pekora
Best Esports Athlete
- 33
- alesksiB
- Chovy
- Faker
- zywoo
- zmjjkk
Best Multiplayer Game
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tekken 8
- Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2
Best Esports Game
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- Mobile Legends Bang Bang
- VALORANT
Best Esports Team
- Bilibili Gaming
- Gen.G
- NAVI
- T1
- Team Liquid
Most Anticipated Game
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
- Ghost of Yotei
- GTA 6
- Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wild
Best Adaptation
- Arcane
- Fallout
- Knuckls
- Like a Dragon Yakuza
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
