The excitement for The Game Awards 2025 is building up as the list of categories and nominations has been officially released. This marks the start of anticipation among gamers for the biggest gaming industry awards ceremony. The Game Awards serve as a benchmark for developers’ achievements and a platform for announcing new games that millions of viewers worldwide eagerly await.
With a plethora of high-quality titles released throughout 2025, the competition for Game of the Year and other categories has become increasingly fierce. The event is scheduled to take place on the night of December 11, 2025, at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This venue has been the official location since 2023, including when Baldur’s Gate 3 won Game of the Year.
Previously held at the Microsoft Theatre before moving to the Peacock Theatre, except for the inaugural edition in Las Vegas, the event went virtual in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As a major gaming industry award ceremony, The Game Awards will feature various categories and nominations. On December 11, 2025, all winners will be announced alongside the revelation of new games.
The list of nominations is as follows:
1. Best Performance
2. Best Ongoing Game
3. Best Mobile Game
4. Best Art Direction
5. Best Score and Music
6. Best Audio Design
7. Best Adaptation
8. Best Narrative
9. Best Community Support
10. Games for Impact
11. Best Fighting Game
12. Best Action Game
13. Innovation in Accessibility
14. Best Family Game
15. Best Sim/Strategy Game
16. Best Sports/Racing Game
17. Best Esports Game
18. Best Esports Athlete
19. Best Esports Team
20. Best Game Diretion
21. Game of the Year
22. Best Multiplayer
23. Best Independent Game
24. Best Debut Indie Game
25. Best VR/AR Game
26. Content Creator of the Year
27. Most Anticipated Game
28. Best Action Adventure Game
29. Best RPG
The Game Awards 2025 promises to be a thrilling event, celebrating the best in the gaming industry and recognizing outstanding achievements in various categories. Let the countdown to December 11 begin!
