The Game Awards 2025—often called the "Oscars" of gaming—will take place at the iconic Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Geoff Keighley.

This spectacular event is not just about awards. Get ready for world premieres of the most anticipated games and major release date announcements.

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Game of the Year (GOTY) Nominees and Highlights

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the pack with 12 nominations. The Game of the Year race is more exciting than ever:

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

• Donkey Kong Bananza

• Hades II

• Hollow Knight: Silksong

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Other Hot Categories

• Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), Marvel's Wolverine, The Witcher IV, and Resident Evil Requiem.

• Best Narrative: Silent Hill f, Death Stranding 2, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.

• Best Indie Game: Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Biggest Surprises Await

The Game Awards is known for jaw-dropping announcements and major surprises in the gaming world. Besides the awards, viewers can expect:

• New Gameplay Trailers: Never-before-seen footage from top studios’ upcoming projects.

• Release Date Reveals: Confirmed launch dates for long-awaited titles.

• Twitch Drops: Exclusive in-game rewards for viewers on Twitch (look out for special drops for games like Path of Exile 2 this year).