As the gaming year comes to an end, The Game Awards 2025 prepares to deliver one of its biggest showcases yet. Hosted by Geoff Keighley live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the annual ceremony promises an action-packed lineup of world premieres, gameplay reveals, musical performances, and celebrations of the industry’s top achievements.
With historic nominations, confirmed gameplay demos, strong reveal rumors, and expanded global streaming access, this year’s edition is shaping up to be the most significant event in the show’s history. Here is your complete guide to everything happening on December 11.
T-minus 48 hours.
2 days until #TheGameAwards streams live around the world.
Global availability covers North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Oceania.
Streaming will be free on YouTube (4K), Twitch, TikTok Live, Steam, Amazon Prime Video, Facebook, Instagram, X, GameSpot, IGN, Kick, and Jio Hotstar.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads with a historic 12 nominations, the most ever in TGA history.
Major reveals include Exodus, Resident Evil Requiem, Neon Giant’s Project Impact, Tomb Raider, Total War, and heavily rumored titles like Control: Resonant, Titanfall 3, Silent Hill Remake, and more.
Evanescence will perform “Afterlife” from the Devil May Cry Netflix anime.
Voting ends December 10, 6 PM PT with a split system: 90% jury, 10% public.
Day of the Devs will showcase 22 indie titles on December 10.
Global Timings for The Game Awards 2025
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This year's nominee trailer, edited by @geoffkeighley is a reflection on rebirth, renewal, and finding hope.
Record-Breaking Nominations: Expedition 33 Leads with 12
This year, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 becomes the most nominated game in the 11-year history of The Game Awards with 12 nods. Sony leads publishers with 19 nominations, followed by Kepler Interactive (13), EA (10), and Microsoft (10).
FULL LIST OF NOMINATIONS (ALL CATEGORIES IN TABLE FORMAT)
Game of the Year
Nominees
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Donkey Kong Bananza
Hades II
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Best Game Direction
Nominees
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Ghost of Yōtei
Hades II
Split Fiction
Best Narrative
Nominees
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Death Stranding 2
Ghost of Yōtei
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Silent Hill
Best Adaptation
Nominees
A Minecraft Movie
Devil May Cry
The Last of Us: Season 2
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch
Until Dawn
Best Art Direction
Nominees
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Death Stranding 2
Ghost of Yōtei
Hades II
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Best Score and Music
Nominees
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hades II
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Ghost of Yōtei
Death Stranding 2
Best Audio Design
Nominees
Battlefield 6
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Death Stranding 2
Ghost of Yōtei
Silent Hill f
Best Performance
Nominee
Game
Ben Starr
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Charlie Cox
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Erika Ishii
Ghost of Yōtei
Jennifer English
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Konatsu Kato
Silent Hill f
Troy Baker
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Innovation in Accessibility
Nominees
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Atomfall
Doom: The Dark Ages
EA Sports FC 26
South of Midnight
Games for Impact
Nominees
Consume Me
Despelote
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
South of Midnight
Wanderstop
Best Ongoing Game
Nominees
Final Fantasy XIV
Fortnite
Helldivers 2
Marvel Rivals
No Man’s Sky
Best Community Support
Nominees
Baldur’s Gate 3
Final Fantasy XIV
Fortnite
Helldivers 2
No Man’s Sky
Best Independent Game
Nominees
Absolum
Ball x Pit
Blue Prince
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Hades II
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Best Debut Indie Game
Nominees
Blue Prince
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Despelote
Dispatch
Megabonk*
Best Mobile Game
Nominees
Destiny: Rising
Persona 5: The Phantom X
Sonic Rumble
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Wuthering Waves
Best VR/AR Game
Nominees
Alien: Rogue Incursion
Arken Age
Ghost Town
Marvel’s Deadpool VR
The Midnight Walk
Best Action Game
Nominees
Battlefield 6
Doom: The Dark Ages
Hades II
Ninja Gaiden 4
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Best Action Adventure Game
Nominees
Death Stranding 2
Ghost of Yōtei
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Split Fiction
Best RPG
Nominees
Avowed
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
The Outer Worlds 2
Monster Hunter Wilds
Best Fighting Game
Nominees
2XKO
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
Best Family Game
Nominees
Donkey Kong Bananza
LEGO Party!
LEGO Voyagers
Mario Kart World
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Split Fiction
Best Sim/Strategy Game
Nominees
The Alters
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
Jurassic World Evolution 3
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
Tempest Rising
Two Point Museum
Best Sports/Racing Game
Nominees
EA Sports FC 26
F1 25
Mario Kart World
Rematch
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Best Multiplayer
Nominees
Arc Raiders
Battlefield 6
Elden Ring Nightreign
Peak
Split Fiction
Most Anticipated Game
Nominees
007 First Light
Grand Theft Auto VI
Marvel’s Wolverine
Resident Evil Requiem
The Witcher IV
Content Creator of the Year
Nominees
Caedrel
Kai Cenat
MoistCr1TiKaL
Sakura Miko
The Burnt Peanut
Major Confirmed and Rumored Announcements for TGA 2025
Type
Title
Status
Confirmed Trailer
Exodus
Confirmed
Confirmed Trailer
Neon Giant’s Project Impact
Confirmed
Confirmed Gameplay
Resident Evil Requiem (Leon reveal)
Confirmed
Confirmed Premiere
Total War (Creative Assembly)
Confirmed
Rumored
Death Stranding 2 PC Port
Strong Rumor
Rumored
Control: Resonant
Strong Rumor
Rumored
Silent Hill Remake
Expected
Rumored
Pragmata Release Date
Expected
Rumored
Onimusha Release Date
Expected
Rumored
Titanfall 3
Long Rumored
Rumored
Tomb Raider
Confirmed
Rumored
New Star Wars Game
Rumored
Rumored
The Duskbloods / Project FMC
Rumored
Rumored
TGA Mysterious Statue Game
Teased by Geoff
A Night That Will Shape the Future of Gaming
The Game Awards 2025 promises an extraordinary mix of celebration and revelation, bringing together the year’s top developers, creators, and players. With historic nominations, global accessibility, high-profile performances, and some of the most anticipated reveals in recent memory, the event stands ready to define the next chapter of gaming.
As December 11 approaches, anticipation continues to rise, ensuring that this year’s show will leave a lasting impact on fans and the industry alike.
The Game Awards 2025 will be held on December 11, featuring a 4:30 PM PT Opening Act and a 5 PM PT main ceremony.
2. Where can viewers watch The Game Awards 2025 live?
You can watch TGA 2025 free on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Steam, Amazon Prime Video, Facebook, Instagram, X, IGN, GameSpot, Kick, and Jio Hotstar.
3. Which game leads the nominations at The Game Awards 2025?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads with 12 nominations, the highest in The Game Awards’ history.
4. What major reveals are expected at The Game Awards 2025?
Expected reveals include Exodus, Resident Evil Requiem, Project Impact, Tomb Raider, Total War, Silent Hill Remake, Control: Resonant, Pragmata, and possible Death Stranding 2 PC port.
5. How does voting work for The Game Awards 2025?
Voting uses a split system: 90% jury votes and 10% public votes, with fan voting open until December 10 at 6 PM PT.
