The countdown to The Game Awards 2024, the most anticipated gaming event of the year, has begun. On December 12, 2024, the ceremony will honor the best in the gaming industry across multiple categories. From long-awaited titles to outstanding performances, here is the complete list of nominees for this year’s awards.
Most Anticipated Game
The following games are generating massive hype ahead of their release:
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
- Ghost of Yotei
- Grand Theft Auto VI
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wilds
Best Adaptation
Celebrating the best adaptations of games into other media:
- Arcane Season 2
- Fallout
- Knuckles
- Like a Dragon: Yakuza
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Best Multiplayer Game
This category highlights the most enjoyable multiplayer experiences:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tekken 8
- Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
Best Sports/Racing Game
The top sports and racing titles that stood out in 2024:
- F1 24
- EA Sports FC 25
- NBA 2K25
- Top Spin 2K25
- WWE 2K24
Best Sim/Strategy Game
Strategic depth and immersive simulations define these titles:
- Age of Mythology: Retold
- Frostpunk 2
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Manor Lords
- Unicorn Overlord
Best Family Game
Fun and accessibility for all ages mark these family-friendly games:
- Astro Bot
- Princess Peach: Showtime!
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- The Plucky Squire
Best Fighting Game
The fiercest contenders for the fighting game crown:
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
- Multiversus
- Tekken 8
Best Role-Playing Game (RPG)
These RPGs redefined storytelling and player choice:
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinity Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Action/Adventure Game
Challenging gameplay meets exploration and story-driven adventures:
- Astro Bot
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Silent Hill 2
- Star Wars: Outlaws
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best Action Game
Pure adrenaline and thrilling combat mechanics define these nominees:
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Stellar Blade
- Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
Game of the Year
The most prestigious category celebrates the best overall gaming experiences:
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Source: The Game Awards
How to Watch and Vote
The Game Awards 2024 will air on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET. You can watch the ceremony live on the official YouTube and Twitch channels of The Game Awards.
To vote for your favorite nominees, visit TheGameAwards.com and support the games and creators that stood out for you this year.