The Game Awards 2025: Full Nominee List and Predictions for Death Stranding 2, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
The Game Awards 2025: Full Nominee List
The grand stage for the video game industry returns on December 11, 2025, showcasing the best in gaming. This year features nominees such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2, and Ghost of Yotei. Below is a comprehensive list of nominees followed by FandomWire’s predictions for key categories.
Game of the Year Nominees
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - April 24, 2025 - PS5, Xbox Series S | X, PC
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - June 26, 2025 - PS5
- Donkey Kong Bananza - July 17, 2025 - Nintendo Switch 2
- Hades II - September 25, 2025 - Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC
- Hollow Knight: Silksong - September 4, 2025 - PS5, Xbox Series S | X, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - February 4, 2025 - PS5, Xbox Series S | X, PC
Prediction: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a strong contender for Game of the Year due to its critical acclaim and broad player appeal.
Best Game Direction Nominees
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - April 24, 2025 - PS5, Xbox Series S | X, PC
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - June 26, 2025 - PS5
- Ghost of Yotei - October 2, 2025 - PS5
- Hades II - September 25, 2025 - Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC
- Split Fiction - March 6, 2025 - PS5, Xbox Series S | X, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
Prediction: While competition is fierce, Death Stranding 2 is a noteworthy contender for Best Game Direction.
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