The Game Awards 2024 honored the best games, studios and industry professionals on Thursday night (12). In a ceremony full of surprises, the event highlighted productions that marked the year, awarding titles such as Astro Bot , chosen as Game of the Year, and Metaphor: ReFantazio , winner in several categories.
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The event also recognized Helldivers 2 as the biggest name among multiplayer games, while Balatro shone in the indie categories. Additionally, Batman: Arkham Shadow took home the award for Best VR/AR Game, demonstrating the power of virtual reality in 2024.
Top winners and trends
Among the most anticipated awards, Astro Bot was also named Best Family Game and Best Game Direction, cementing its place as a landmark of the year. Meanwhile, Metaphor: ReFantazio won Best Art Direction, Best RPG, and Best Narrative, winning over audiences with its creative approach and engaging story.
In esports, League of Legends maintained its dominance as Best eSports Game, while Faker T1 also won the Best Team title , reaffirming the organization's dominance in the competitive scene.
However, another surprise was the victory of Balatro , which not only secured the award for Best Indie Debut, but also won Best Mobile Game and Best Independent Game, demonstrating the impact of independent games on the industry.
Technical and narrative highlights
In technical categories, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 won Best Performance, starring Melina Juergens, and Best Audio Design, reinforcing its production quality. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth secured the award for Best Original Score, winning over fans and critics alike.
The Innovation in Accessibility award went to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown , highlighting the industry's commitment to more inclusive experiences. The highly anticipated GTA 6 was named Most Anticipated Game, fueling anticipation for next year.
The Game Awards 2024 Winners
- GOTY (Game of the Year): Astro Bot
- Content Creator of the Year: Caseoh
- Innovation in Accessibility: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Impact Games: Neva
- Most Anticipated Game: GTA 6
- Best Adaptation: Fallout
- Best Esports Athlete: Faker
- Best Art Direction: Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Best Game Direction: Astro Bot
- Best Audio Design: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
- Best Ongoing Game: Helldivers 2
- Best Action Game: Black Myth: Wukong
- Best Action/Adventure Game: Astro Bot
- Best Sports/Racing Game: EA Sports FC 25
- Best Esports Game: League of Legends
- Best Fighting Game: Tekken 8
- Best Simulation/Strategy Game: Frostpunk 2
- Best VR/AR Game: Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Best Independent Game: Balatro
- Best Mobile Game: Balatro
- Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2
- Best Family Game: Astro Bot
- Best Narrative: Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Best Performance: Melina Juergens/Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
- Best RPG: Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Best Community Support: Baldur's Gate 3
- Best Esports Team: T1
- Best Soundtrack: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Players' Voice: Black Myth: Wukong
