The Game Awards 2025, a pinnacle event in the gaming industry, concluded with a flurry of awards and major announcements for upcoming titles. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the ceremony maintained a high level of suspense, with many reveals kept under wraps until the main event, adding to the excitement for eager fans.

The undisputed champion of the night was Sandfall Interactive, a French studio that garnered immense recognition for its breakout hit, "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33". This title secured an impressive grand total of eight awards, including the highly coveted Game of the Year, Best RPG, Best Score and Music, and Best Independent Game. Further solidifying its impact, Jennifer English was honored with Best Performance for her compelling portrayal of Maelle, indirectly contributing a ninth accolade to Expedition 33's exceptional tally.

Beyond the top winner, other notable titles were also celebrated across various categories. "Mario Kart World" sped to victory as Best Sports/Racing Game, triumphing over strong contenders such as "EA Sports FC 26" and "F1 25". In a somewhat unexpected win for a sports-themed game, the roguelike horse racing title "Umamusume: Pretty Derby" was named Best Mobile Game, showcasing the diverse appeal within the gaming landscape.

The full list of winners at The Game Awards 2025 included:

• Game of the Year: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Multiplayer Game: ARC Raiders
• Best RPG: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Action Game: Hades 2
• Best Action/Adventure Game: Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Best Sports/Racing Game: Mario Kart World
• Best Sim/Strategy Game: Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles
• Best Mobile Game: Umamusume: Pretty Derby
• Best Family Game: Donkey Kong Bananza
• Best VR/AR Game: The Midnight Walk
• Best Fighting Game: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
• Best Independent Game: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Game Direction: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Narrative: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Score and Music: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Debut Indie: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Art Direction: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Community Support: Baldur's Gate 3
• Best Audio Design: Battlefield 6
• Best Ongoing Game: No Man's Sky
• Best Performance: Jennifer English
• Players Voice: Wuthering Waves
• Game Changer: Girls Make Games
• Games for Impact: South of Midnight
• Best Adaptation: The Last of Us: Season 2
• Innovation & Accessibility: DOOM: The Dark Ages
• Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
• Content Creator of the Year: MoistCr1tikal
• Best ESports Game: Counterstrike 2
• Best ESports Athlete: Chovy
• Best ESports Team: Team Vitality

Beyond the awards, the event was a major platform for exciting new game reveals. Star Wars enthusiasts had much to anticipate with the announcement of two new titles: "Star Wars: Galactic Racer," a racing game, and "Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic," an action RPG heralded as a spiritual successor to the iconic "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic."

Fans of grittier space settings were treated to the highly anticipated reveal of "Total War: Warhammer 40,000," an ambitious adaptation of Games Workshop's major universe into the renowned strategy series. Gameplay snippets shown after the cinematic trailer confirmed a significant evolution of the franchise's established formula.

Larian Studios, still basking in the glow of their multiple wins at The Game Awards 2023 for "Baldur's Gate 3," delivered one of the night's biggest surprises. They unveiled their next project: a return to their beloved "Divinity" franchise, teased with a brutal and impactful trailer that left a strong impression.

The event also showcased a diverse range of other highly anticipated titles, confirming upcoming releases such as "Exodus," two new "Tomb Raider" entries, a fresh expansion for "Diablo 4," "Ace Combat 8," "Nioh 3," and "Arknights: Endfield," promising a rich future for the gaming community.