The Game Awards 2024, the most anticipated celebration of video games, is set to take place this December. Fans worldwide can now gear up to vote for their favourites as the full list of nominees has been announced. This year promises a thrilling competition, exciting announcements, and iconic moments.
Game of the Year 2024: GOTY Nominees Unveiled
The highly coveted Game of the Year (GOTY) 2024 award features six exceptional titles. The nominees are:
- Astro Bot (Team Asobi/SIE)
- Balatro (LocalThunk/Playstack)
- Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science)
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (FromSoftware/Bandai Namco)
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (Studio Zero/Atlus/Sega)
These games represent diverse genres and styles, showcasing the best in innovation, storytelling, and design.
Leading the Pack: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth dominate the nominations, with seven nods each. Their presence across major categories highlights their excellence in direction, audio, and performance.
Sony emerged as the most-nominated publisher, securing 16 nominations. Square Enix and Xbox followed closely with 12 each, while Sega picked up 11.
Categories Celebrating Excellence
Best Game Direction
This category honours exceptional creativity and innovation in game development. The nominees mirror the GOTY list, featuring Astro Bot, Balatro, and Black Myth: Wukong, among others.
Best Narrative
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth competes with Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Silent Hill 2 for Best Narrative. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II also joins the race with its haunting storyline.
Best Art Direction
Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong lead the visual race alongside Elden Ring, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Neva, a visually striking indie title.
Recognising Music, Audio, and Performances
Best Score and Music
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth vies for Best Score and Music against Astro Bot, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Silent Hill 2, and Stellar Blade.
Best Audio Design
Games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Senua’s Saga, and Silent Hill 2 compete for the Best Audio Design accolade.
Best Performance
Briana White from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Hannah Telle from Life is Strange, and Melina Juergens from Senua’s Saga headline the Best Performance category.
Spotlight on Indie and Debut Titles
Best Independent Game
Neva, Balatro, and Animal Well headline this year’s indie contenders. Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and UFO 50 also bring unique styles to the mix.
Best Debut Indie Game
Balatro and Animal Well reappear in this category, joined by Manor Lords, Pacific Drive, and The Plucky Squire.
Innovation and Accessibility
The Innovation in Accessibility category features major titles like Diablo IV, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Star Wars Outlaws. These games push boundaries to ensure inclusivity for all players.
Games for Impact: Titles That Inspire Change
Neva, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and Indika are among the nominees in the Games for Impact category. These titles tackle social and emotional themes, resonating deeply with players.
Most Anticipated Game: What’s Next in Gaming?
Players eagerly await the announcement of the Most Anticipated Game. Grand Theft Auto VI, Death Stranding 2, and Metroid Prime 4 headline this exciting category.
Voting Now Open: Have Your Say!
Fans can now visit The Game Awards website to cast their votes across categories. The event’s global jury, comprising over 130 media outlets, curated the nominations, but the winners depend on audience votes.
What to Expect on Awards Night
The Game Awards 2024 takes place on Thursday, December 12. The event will feature world premieres, exclusive trailers, and surprise announcements alongside the awards ceremony.
Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the night promises thrilling reveals, including new games and updates from leading developers.
How to Watch and Vote
The awards will be streamed live across major platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. Visit TheGameAwards.com to view all nominees and participate in voting.
Join the Conversation
Share your predictions and favourite nominees using hashtags like #TheGameAwards2024 and #GOTY2024. Follow The Game Awards on social media for updates.
This year’s nominees highlight the best of gaming in 2024. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate your favourite games and creators!