The Game Awards 2025 announced the nominees for "Game of the Year"

The organizers of The Game Awards 2025 have announced the shortlist of games competing for the title of Game of the Year. The announcement was made during a special stream on the official YouTube channel of the awards. The list includes six projects, featuring both major AAA titles and well-known indie games.

Nominees for Game of the Year:

— Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
— Death Stranding 2
— Donkey Kong Bananza
— Hades II
— Hollow Knight: Silksong
— Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

The Game Awards is an annual ceremony that honors the best games and outstanding achievements in the video game industry. The 2025 ceremony is scheduled for December 11.

In addition to the award for Game of the Year, prizes will be presented in 27 categories, including: game direction, narrative and story, soundtrack and music, art design, audio design, and other key aspects of game development.

The Game Awards is considered one of the most prestigious events in the video game industry, attracting the attention of millions of players and professionals worldwide. The ceremony annually showcases which games and technologies set the standards for quality, innovation, and visual mastery.

The full list of nominees is available on the website The Game Awards.