The 2024 edition of the Game Awards has concluded, bringing with it a series of important announcements and awards for the gaming industry. In addition to featuring trailers for highly anticipated titles such as The Witcher 4, Okami 2 and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetthe event recognized the excellence of the sector, celebrating the games and developers who have distinguished themselves over the last year. Astro Bot dominated the scene, winning the title of Game of the Year and triumphing in three other categories. A result that highlights the high level of quality and innovation achieved by the title. Balatro also achieved a significant result, winning three awards and establishing itself as one of the most interesting innovations of the year.
Among other winners, Metaphor: ReFantazio stood out for its artistic direction and narrative, while Final Fantasy VII Rebirth received the award for best soundtrack. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II impressed with its audio design and Melina Juergens’ interpretation, awarded best performance. Also worth mentioning is the recognition of social commitment with the Games for Impact award, won by Neva, and the one for accessibility, awarded to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.The Game Awards 2024 offered a complete overview of the contemporary gaming landscape, rewarding the innovation, creativity and passion that characterize this constantly evolving sector. The complete list of winners follows.
Game of the Year: Astro Bot
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 II
Best Performance: Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
Innovation in Accessibility: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Games for Impact: Neva
Best Ongoing Game: Helldivers 2
Best Community Support: Baldur’s Gate 3
Best Independent Game: Balatro
Best Debut Indie Game: Balatro
Best Mobile Game: Balatro
Best VR/AR Game: Batman: Arkham Shadow
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 (11 Bit Studios)
Best Sports/Racing Game: EA Sports FC 25
Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2
Best Adaptation: Fallout
Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto VI
Content Creator of the Year: CaseOh
Best Esports Game: League of Legends
Best Esports Athlete: Faker – Lee Sang-hyeok
Best Esports Team: T1 (League of Legends)
