Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025

Ceremony in The Game Awards 2025 concluded by crowning the obvious protagonist: Svetlaten: Expedition 33. The event, which alternates between an awards ceremony and global previews of upcoming releases, lived up to expectations by awarding the highest honor to Sandfall Studios, which began with a record number of nominations. The title managed to win the Game of the Year category, which was described as a well-deserved win for a game considered “mainstream” despite competing against industry heavyweights.

In addition to the main prize, Expedition 33 He dominated several technical and creative sections. The game won awards for Best Director, Best Story, and Best Art Direction, standing out for its visually stunning world that mimics a picture. Its success also extended to the Best Music, Best RPG and Best Independent Game categories, solidifying its hegemonic position overnight. Actress Jennifer English She also won the award for the best performance of the heroine Mael.

In other areas, the gala ceremony left room for recognition of other outstanding titles. Hollow Knight: Silksong won the award for the best action and adventure game, and Hades II won the award for the best action game. In the field of adaptation, the second season The last of us became the winner, ahead of the film Minecraft and the cartoon series Devil May Cry. For his part, Nobody’s sky completed its redemption arc by winning the best current game thanks to a constant stream of free updates.

Complete list of The Game Awards 2025 winners

Winners in various categories announced during the broadcast are detailed below:

• Game of the year. Svetlaten: Expedition 33
• Best address. Svetlaten: Expedition 33
• The best story. Svetlaten: Expedition 33
• Best art direction. Svetlaten: Expedition 33
• The best music. Svetlaten: Expedition 33
• Best audio design. Battlefield 6
• A better interpretation. Jennifer English (Expedition 33)
• Better adaptation. The Last of Us: Season 2
• Innovation in accessibility. Doom: The Dark Ages
• Games for impact. South of the North
• The best game in the process. Nobody’s sky
• Better community support. Baldur’s gate 3
• The best independent game. Svetlaten: Expedition 33
• Best indie debut. Svetlaten: Expedition 33
• The best mobile game. Umamusume: A beautiful derby
• The best VR/AR game. Midnight walk
• The best action. Hades II
• The best action and adventure game. Hollow Knight: Silksong
• The best RPG. Svetlaten: Expedition 33
• The best fighting game. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
• The best family game. Donkey Kong Banana
• The best sports game or driving game. Mario Kart World
• The best multiplayer. Arc Raiders
• The most anticipated game. Grand Theft Auto VI
• Content creator of the year. Moist Cr1TiKaL
• The best eSports game. Counter-Strike 2
• The best e-athlete. Breeding
• The best eSports team. Team Survival (Counter-Strike 2)
• Voice of the players. Storm waves

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