The culmination of The Game Awards 2023 was an exhilarating celebration, paying homage to the gaming industry’s illustrious history and promising future. Dominating the spotlight, Baldur’s Gate 3 emerged as the evening’s ultimate victor, clinching prestigious accolades, including the coveted Game of the Year, while also securing triumphs in the realms of Best RPG and Best Multiplayer. Alan Wake 2 shone brightly, claiming victories in Game Direction, Narrative, and Art Direction.
Here’s an exhaustive breakdown of the standout winners:
- Game of the Year: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Game Direction: Alan Wake 2
- Best Narrative: Alan Wake 2
- Best Art Direction: Alan Wake 2
- Best Score/Music: Final Fantasy 16
- Best Audio Design: Hi-Fi Rush
- Best Performance: Neil Newbon (Baldur’s Gate 3)
- Games for Impact: Tchia
- Best Ongoing Game: Cyberpunk 2077
- Best Indie Game: Sea of Stars
- Best Debut Indie Game: Cocoon
- Best Mobile Game: Honkai: Star Rail
- Best Community Support: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best VR/AR Game: Resident Evil Village
- Innovation in Accessibility: Forza Motorsport
- Best Action Game: Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
- Best Action/Adventure Game: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Best RPG: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Fighting Game: Street Fighter 6
- Best Family Game: Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Best Sports/Racing Game: Forza Motorsport
- Best SIM/Strategy Game: Pikmin 4
- Best Multiplayer Game: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Content Creator of the Year: IronMouse
- Best Esports Athlete: Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok
- Best Esports Coach: Christine “potter” Chi
- Best Esports Event: 2023 League of Legends World Championship
- Best Esports Game: Valorant
- Best Esports Team: JD Gaming
- Most Anticipated Game: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Best Adaptation: The Last of Us
- Players’ Voice: Baldur’s Gate 3
This comprehensive roster not only spotlights the remarkable accomplishments of the gaming industry in 2023 but also stands as a testament to the unwavering excellence displayed across a diverse spectrum of categories.
