The Game Awards 2025 nominations have been officially revealed, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is making history by securing 12 nominations—the highest number ever for a single game in the event’s history. This French fantasy RPG from Sandfall Interactive tops the list, outpacing other strong contenders.
Following Clair Obscur, PlayStation-published titles such as Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Ghost of Yōtei secured eight nominations each, highlighting Sony Interactive Entertainment’s strong presence. Other notable nominations include Hades II and Hollow Knight: Silksong, both lauded indie titles competing in multiple categories.
PlayStation Interactive Entertainment leads all publishers in nominations with 19, essentially dominating the event alongside Kepler Interactive, which holds 13. Microsoft and Electronic Arts also feature prominently with ten nominations each.
Game of the Year Nominees
The coveted Game of the Year category comprises six nominees:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive/Kepler Interactive)
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
- Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
- Hades II (Supergiant Games)
- Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Warhorse Studios/Deep Silver)
Other Noteworthy Categories
Clair Obscur is also nominated across key categories including Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best RPG. Indie games continue to show strong representation with multiple nominations for Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades II.
This year’s nominations showcase a diverse range of genres and publishers, reflecting a rich gaming ecosystem where both indie and AAA titles compete on a level playing field.
Conclusion
With Clair Obscur’s unprecedented 12 nominations and PlayStation’s dominance in overall nods, The Game Awards 2025 promises an exciting and competitive event. Fans can look forward to December 11, 2025, when the winners will be announced, highlighting a year of outstanding video game achievements across multiple platforms and genres.