The Game Awards 2024 were held on December 12, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It will be hosted by Geoff Keighley, and it is likely that this year’s will exceed the view counts from last year with over 100 million views.
The awards featured a total of 29 categories with nominees announced on November 18, 2024. Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth led the nominations with seven each including the Game of the Year category.
Winners were determined by a jury panel (90%) and public voting (10%) conducted via the official website and Discord until December 11.
The Game Awards 2024 Streaming Platforms
- YouTube
- Twitch
- X
- Facebook Live
- Steam
- TikTok Live
- Instagram Live
- Kick
- ROKU Channel
The Game Awards 2024 Categories and Nominations
Game of the Year
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Game Direction
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Ongoing Game
- Destiny 2
- Diablo IV
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
Best Performance
- Briana White (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth)
- Hannah Telle (Life is Strange: Double Exposure)
- Humberly Gonzalez (Star Wars Outlaws)
- Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2)
- Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
Best Mobile Game
- AFK Journey
- Balatro
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
- Wuthering Waves
- Zenless Zone Zero
Best Art Direction
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Neva
Best Audio Design
- Astro Bot
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo IV
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Best Narrative
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Star Wars Outlaws
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best Independent Game
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Neva
- UFO 50
Best Debut Indie Game
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Manor Lords
- Pacific Drive
- The Plucky Squire
Best VR/AR Game
- Arizona Sunshine Remake
- Asgard’s Wrath 2
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Metal: Hellsinger VR
- Metro Awakening
Best Action Game
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Stellar Blade
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Astro Bot
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Silent Hill 2
- Star Wars Outlaws
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best RPG
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Fighting Game
- Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
- MultiVersus
- Tekken 8
Best Family Game
- Astro Bot
- Princess Peach: Showtime!
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- The Plucky Squire
Best Sim/Strategy Game
- Age of Mythology: Retold
- Frostpunk 2
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Manor Lords
- Unicorn Overlord
Best Sports/Racing Game
- F1 24
- EA Sports FC 25
- NBA 2K25
- Top Spin 2K25
- WWE 2K24
Best Multiplayer Game
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tekken 8
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Innovation in Accessibility
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo IV
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Star Wars Outlaws
Most Anticipated Game
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Ghost of Yotei
- Grand Theft Auto VI
- Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wilds
Content Creator of the Year
- CaseOh
- IlloJuan
- Techno Gamerz
- Typical Gamer
- Usada Pekora
The Game Awards 2024 Winners List
Game of the Year
- Winner: Astro Bot
Best Game Direction
- Winner: Astro Bot
Best Ongoing Game
- Winner: Destiny 2
Best Performance
- Winner: Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
Best Mobile Game
- Winner: AFK Journey
Best Art Direction
- Winner: Astro Bot
Best Narrative
- Winner: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Best Audio Design
- Winner: Astro Bot
Best Score and Music
- Winner: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Best Independent Game
- Winner: Animal Well
Best Debut Indie Game
- Winner: Animal Well
Best VR/AR Game
- Winner: Batman: Arkham Shadow
Best Action Game
- Winner: Black Myth: Wukong
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Winner: Astro Bot
Best RPG
- Winner: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Best Fighting Game
- Winner: Tekken 8
Best Family Game
- Winner: Astro Bot
Best Sports/Racing Game
- Winner: EA Sports FC 25
Best Multiplayer Game
- Winner: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Innovation in Accessibility
- Winner: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Games for Impact
- Winner: Neva
Most Anticipated Game
- Winner: Grand Theft Auto VI
Best Esports Athlete
- Winner: Faker
Best Esports Team
- Winner: T1 (League of Legends)
The Game Awards 2024 Voting
The voting process in the Game Awards 2024 combined both jury and public votes to determine the list of nominees and winners in different categories.
Nominees and winners are determined by an international panel of over 100 media outlets and influencers.
Every participating outlet sends an unranked list of their top five choices in each category and the games that receive the most nominations become the official nominees.
The fans are also part of the voting process and make up 10% of the overall votes. The public voting happens through the official website of The Game Awards and on social media. Fans are required to make an account or log in to vote.
Voting Process
- Fans need to log in on the official website of The Game Awards or use social media accounts to sign in.
- After signing in, all categories and nominees are displayed in the voting section.
- Voters choose their favorite nominee in each category and vote.
The Game Awards’ voting usually opens after mid-November when the nominees are announced.
The Game Awards 2024 Tickets
Tickets are available on AXS, the Peacock Theater official website and Vivid Seats. Tickets begin at $176 and the average ticket price is $261.
The Game Awards 2024 Announcements
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound: A new 2D side-scroller coming in Summer 2025 with Kenji Mozu as the protagonist fighting against a demonic army.
Borderlands 4 Confirmed to appear, a new adventures in the franchise.
New Hazelight Studios’ Title: The developers of It Takes Two revealed a new game.
Death Stranding 2: Hideo Kojima is supposed to reveal more about this highly-anticipated sequel, possibly revealing new gameplay elements or storylines.
Slay the Spire II announced with characters and scheduled for early access in 2025.
Mafia: The Old Country: Another title confirmed to appear during the broadcast.
The Game Awards 2024 Website
The official website for The Game Awards 2024 is thegameawards.com. This website contains information about the event such as information about the ceremony, ticket sales and updates regarding the awards.
The Game Awards 2024 Special Recognitions
At The Game Awards 2024, Sony Interactive Entertainment topped the list with a total of 16 nominations. Square Enix and Xbox were not far behind, each receiving 12 nominations.
Special Recognitions
- Sony Interactive Entertainment: 16 nominations
- Square Enix: 12 nominations
- Xbox: 12 nominations
The Game Awards 2024 Game Reveals and Updates
- The Witcher 4: A cinematic trailer unveiled Ciri as the protagonist in this open-world RPG.
- Elden Ring: Nightreign: A cooperative adventure in a new map, with unique bosses and lore.
- Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound: A 2D side-scroller to be released in Summer 2025, with Kenji Mozu battling a demonic army.
- Slay the Spire 2: It was announced with a gameplay trailer, early access is set for 2025.
- Borderlands 4: A new gameplay trailer went live showing the frantic, chaotic action fans want from the series.
- One Move Away: A cozy first-person puzzle narrative game about preparing for a move. Its coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.
- Thick as Thieves: A reveal trailer was shown, though detail was sparse.
- Shadow Labyrinth: An adult-oriented reimagined Pac-Man sidescroller from Bandai Namco and it is scheduled to arrive in 2025.
- Steel Paws: Netflix Games’ new title will be arriving in 2025.
- Project Century: From the developers of Yakuza, this game promises to be a historical open-world experience set in 1915.
- Solasta 2 is Coming to early access in 2025, with a demo reportedly coming soon.
- Kyora: Briefly mentioned in the event with little more information.
- Rematch: Another title announced but not elaborated upon in the course of the show.
- Dave the Diver: In The Jungle: Late 2025.
The Game Awards 2024 Musical Performances
During The Game Awards 2024, the live orchestral performances by The Game Awards Orchestra under the baton of Lorne Balfe.
The orchestra performed the main theme composed by Christopher Tin, GRAMMY award-winning composer for previous Civilization games. This performance accompanied the premiere of the game’s opening cinematic.
The orchestra highlighted music from several nominated games, including pieces from Astro Bot, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and others.
The event featured performances by artists like Snoop Dogg, Twenty One Pilots, D4vd and Royal & The Serpent.
The Game Awards 2024 Viewership Growth
- 2014: 1.9 million viewers
- 2015: 2.3 million viewers
- 2016: 3.8 million viewers
- 2017: 11.5 million viewers
- 2018: 26.2 million viewers
- 2019: 45.2 million viewers
- 2020: 83 million viewers (virtual event due to COVID-19)
- 2021: 85 million viewers
- 2022: 103 million viewers
- 2023: 118 million viewers (15% increase from the previous year)
While specific projections for 2024 have not been officially released.
The Game Awards 2024 Nominees and Winners by Region
| Region | Title | Nominations | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Astro Bot | Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Audio Design | Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Audio Design |
| Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Best Narrative, Best Performance (Briana White) | – | |
| Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II | Best Performance (Melina Juergens), Best Art Direction | – | |
| Balatro | Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, Best Mobile Game | Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, Best Mobile Game | |
| Europe | Black Myth: Wukong | – | Best Action Game |
| Silent Hill 2 | Best Performance (Luke Roberts), Best Art Direction | – | |
| Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown | Best Action/Adventure Game | – | |
| Asia | Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree | Game of the Year, Best Action/Adventure Game | – |
| Metaphor: ReFantazio | Game of the Year, Best Narrative | – |
The Game Awards 2024 Sales Spikes for Winners and Nominees
Several winning titles and nominees saw spikes in sales following The Game Awards 2024. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth sold 268% more than before.
ReFantazio sold 172% more. Astro Bot saw 61% sales boost because of the exposure that this event brings.
Even the titles that were not successful at major award ceremonies were seeing positive outcomes. Silent Hill 2 Remake was selling 43% more than before.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree saw a 38% rise in sales after the nomination.
Recent News on Game Awards 2024
The 2024 Game Awards crowned Astro Bot as the Game of the Year, with Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Metaphor: ReFantazio also nominated for this award.
Astro Bot also won the award for Best Game Direction. The award for Best Ongoing Game went to Destiny 2.
Melina Juergens took the prize for Best Performance, where she is credited for the performance in the role of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 in video games.
The news included The Witcher 4 with Ciri being the lead, and a cooperative adventure on a brand new map titled Elden Ring: Nightreign. Gameplay was also provided for The Outer Worlds 2.
The event teased several expected games, including Borderlands 4 and a new title from Hazelight Studio called Split Fiction, which focuses on split-screen co-op gameplay.
A new iteration of Ninja Gaiden was announced as a side-scroller titled Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, to be released in Summer 2025.
The award for Best Art Direction was given to Astro Bot. The Best Mobile Game award went to Balatro.
Baldur’s Gate 3 took home the Best Community Support award. The total categories in the awards were 29.
Helldivers 2 took home the Best Multiplayer Game. Batman: Arkham Shadow took home Best VR/AR Game.
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok won Best Esports Athlete for his League of Legends play.
T1 won Best Esports Team by securing their fifth World Championship title at Worlds 2024.
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