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 isn’t just about awards. Expect world premieres and major release date reveals for the most anticipated games of the year.

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Game of the Year (GOTY) Nominees & Highlights

Leading the pack with 12 nominations is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The competition for Game of the Year is intense:

• 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.

Big Surprises Await

The Game Awards is famous for its jaw-dropping announcements. Alongside the awards, viewers can look forward to:

• New Gameplay Trailers: Sneak peeks at upcoming projects from top studios.

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

• Twitch Drops: In-game rewards for viewers tuning in via Twitch (this year, expect exclusive drops for games like Path of Exile 2).