The official list of categories and nominations for The Game Awards 2025 has been released, marking the beginning of the excitement among gamers leading up to the biggest awards show in the gaming industry. Every year, The Game Awards serves as a benchmark for the achievements of developers, as well as a stage for the announcement of new games that are eagerly awaited by millions of viewers worldwide. With a growing number of high-quality titles released throughout 2025, the competition for the Game of the Year title and other categories has become even more intense. So, who has made it to the nominations this year? Here are the categories and nominations based on information gathered from various sources.
The Game Awards 2025 will take place on the evening 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. Before moving to the Peacock Theatre, the event was usually held at the Microsoft Theatre, except for the inaugural edition, which took place in Las Vegas. In 2020, the event was held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a major gaming industry awards show, The Game Awards naturally features a variety of categories and nominations. On December 11, 2025, all winners will be announced along with the unveiling of new games. Here is the complete list of categories and nominations for The Game Awards 2025:
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
These categories cover a wide range of aspects of the gaming industry, from individual performances to game design and community support. The winners will be eagerly anticipated by both the gaming community and industry professionals alike. The Game Awards 2025 promises to be an exciting event showcasing the best and brightest in gaming.
