The Game Awards 2024, one of the most prestigious events in the gaming industry, has officially announced its nominees for the year. Scheduled for December 12, the event will celebrate the achievements of developers and creators across various categories. Leading this year’s nominations are popular titles like Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
The highly sought-after Game of the Year category includes six outstanding titles: Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. While Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is an expansion, it has been included in the Game of the Year category following the confirmation that downloadable content (DLC) and expansions would be eligible for consideration.
The Game Awards 2024 Full List of Nominees
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 Action Game
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Astro Bot
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Silent Hill 2
- Star Wars: Outlaws
- Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Content Creator of the Year
- CaseOh
- Illojuan
- Techno Gamers
- TypicalGamer
- Usada Pekora
Best RPG
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Most Anticipated Game
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
- Ghost of Yotei
- Grand Theft Auto VI
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wilds
Best Independent Game
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Neva
- UFO 50
Best Multiplayer Game
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tekken 8
Best Adaptation
- Arcane
- Fallout
- Knuckles
- Like a Dragon: Yakuza
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Best Score and Music
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Performance
- Briana White
- Hannah Telle
- Humberly Gonzalez
- Like Roberts
- Melina Juergens
Best Mobile Game
- AFK Journey
- Balatro
- Withering Waves
- Zenless Zone Zero
- Pokemon TCGP
Best Art Direction
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Neva
Best Ongoing Game
- Destiny 2
- Diablo IV
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
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