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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Leads Game of the Year Nominations at The Game Awards 2025
18 Nov
Summary
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the fan favorite for Game of the Year
- Indie games Hades 2 and Hollow Knight Silksong also nominated
- Sony and Nintendo have multiple nominees across various categories
The Game Awards 2025, set to take place on December 11th, has unveiled its list of nominees, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerging as the clear fan favorite for the coveted Game of the Year award. The small French development team behind this title has managed to create an engaging turn-based combat game with a deeply emotional and impactful narrative, setting it apart from the other nominees.
Expedition 33 is not the only indie game making waves, as Hades 2 and Hollow Knight Silksong have also received Game of the Year nominations. These titles, along with the sequel to Hideo Kojima's post-apocalyptic epic Death Stranding 2, showcase the diverse range of gaming experiences available to players this year.
The nominations also highlight the strength of major publishers, with Sony leading the pack with 19 nominations, including for titles like Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Yotei. Nintendo, too, has made a strong showing, with the innovative 3D platformer Donkey Kong Banaza earning a Game of the Year nod. The Japanese gaming giant has been a consistent presence at The Game Awards, though it hasn't won the top prize since 2017's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
