The Game Awards 2023: trailers, winners and everything announced
The Game Awards 2023 delivered a ton of exclusive reveals and surprises
The Game Awards 2023 was jam-packed with exciting world premiere trailers as well as the announcement of the winners of each nominated category.
The Game Awards 2023 was hosted by Geoff Keighley and it brought together a diverse group of game developers, players, and names from popular culture to celebrate gaming’s position as the most immersive form of entertainment.
You could argue that the Games Awards 2023 surpassed Summer Game Fest 2023 and Gamescom 2023 in terms of blockbuster announcements, with some genuine surprises thrown in. A host of famous faces were also in attendance, like Timothée Chalamet, and there was a first-ever live performance from Poets of the Fall as the Alan Wake 2 band, Old Gods of Asgard.
Unfortunately, we didn’t get any hardware announcement in the form of an Xbox Series X Slim, nor was there anything that broke the internet on the same scale as GTA 6. However, there was plenty for gamers to get excited about in the months and years to come.
We’ve rounded up every announcement now that the show is over, including The Game Awards 2023 award winners.
Every Game Awards 2023 announcement and trailer 🆕
Viewers and those in attendance were treated to a smorgasbord of world premieres during The Game Awards 2023, setting the stage for what’s to come next year and into 2025. Here’s every trailer from every major announcement that took place.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
The Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons remake is slated to release on February 28, 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Harmonium The Musical
Harmonium is an interactive sign language musical and adventure/narrative game. It’s out on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
World of Goo 2
It’s been 15 years, but World of Goo is finally getting a sequel. It’s out in 2024.
Exodus
Starring Matthew McConaughey, Exodus is a new game from Archetype Entertainment which kicked off The Game Awards 2023 in style.
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla
God of War Ragnarok DLC has been rumored for a while, but no one could have guessed it would be out on December 12 and be absolutely free. God of War Ragnarok Valhalla blends the game’s intense combat with elements inspired by the roguelite genre.
Big Walk
From the creators of Untitled Goose Game, Big Walk is a cooperative online adventure where you hang out and get lost with your close friends in a big world.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
We were finally treated to some gameplay footage of Senua’s Saga: Hellbalde 2, and it appears to be shaping up nicely. No release date was given but the game is still set for 2024.
No Rest for the Wicked
No Rest for the Wicked is the next game from Moon Studios, the team behind the award-winning Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage and Crazy Taxi
Sega made the dreams of older gamers come true at The Game Awards 2023 by announcing modern-day remakes of Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage and Crazy Taxi. The company promised more titles were also on the way.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
A spiritual successor to the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero promises to take the fighting game to the next level.
Visions of Mana
For the first time in 15 years, gamers can look forward to a brand new entry in the mainline Mana series. Visions of Mana arrives in 2024.
Rise of the Ronin
A PS5 exclusive, a new trailer for Rise of the Ronin was shown during The Game Awards. It’s out on March 22, 2024.
OD
Hideo Kojima’s long-awaited Xbox project was officially revealed, and it looks like it will be terrifying. Kojima is working alongside Jordan Peel of ‘Get Out’ fame.
Jurassic Park Survival
A single-player action-adventure game, Jurassic Park: Survival is roaring onto PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Marvel’s Blade
One of the biggest surprises of The Game Awards 2023 was the announcement of Marvel’s Blade. It’s being developed by Arkane Lyon, the team behind Deathloop and Dishonored and appears to be an Xbox Series X|S and PC exclusive.
Light No Fire
The next game from No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games, Light No Fire is a massively open-world game set on an Earth-sized planet.
Exoborne
A new title from the creators of The Division, Exoborne is a post-apocalyptic extraction shooter.
Final Fantasy 16: Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide DLC
Final Fantasy 16 is set to receive two DLC expansions. Echoes of the Fallen is out now, while The Rising Tide expansion arrives in Spring 2024.
The Finals
The Finals is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. It was previously in open beta.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 stole the show at The Game Awards 2023 in terms of snagging the major awards, and the game is now available on Xbox Series X|S after previously being exclusive to PS5 and PC.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds ended The Game Awards on a high. It’s out in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
The Game Awards 2023 nominees and winners 🏆
While millions of people tuned into The Game Awards 2023 to catch the exclusive announcements and reveals, those in the industry and players alike also cared about the award winners. Alan Wake 2 and Baldur’s Gate 3 took most of the awards, but there were some other worthy winners. Here are all The Game Awards 2023 nominees and winners.
Game of the Year
Alan Wake 2
🥇 Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil 4
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Game Direction
🥇 Alan Wake 2 - WINNER
Baldur’s Gate 3
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Narrative
🥇 Alan Wake 2 - WINNER
Baldur’s Gate 3
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Final Fantasy 16
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Best Art Direction
🥇 Alan Wake 2 - WINNER
Hi-Fi Rush
Lies of P
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Score and Music
Alan Wake 2
Baldur’s Gate 3
🥇 Final Fantasy 16 - WINNER
Hi-Fi Rush
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Audio Design
Alan Wake 2
Dead Space
🥇 Hi-Fi Rush - WINNER
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil 4
Best Performance
Ben Starr, Final Fantasy 16
Cameron Monaghan, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Idris Elba, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Melanie Liburd, Alan Wake 2
🥇 Neil Newbon, Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
Yuri Lowenthal, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Innovation in accessibility
Diablo 4
🥇 Forza Motorsport - WINNER
Hi-Fi Rush
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Mortal Kombat 1
Street Fighter 6
Games for impact
A Space for the Unbound
Chants of Sennaar
Goodbye Volcano High
🥇 Tchia - WINNER
Terra Nil
Venba
Best ongoing
Apex Legends
🥇 Cyberpunk 2077 - WINNER
Final Fantasy 14
Fortnite
Genshin Impact
Best community support
🥇 Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
Cyberpunk 2077
Destiny 2
Final Fantasy 14
No Man’s Sky
Best independent game
Cocoon
Dave the Diver
Dredge
🥇 Sea of the Stars - WINNER
Viewfinder
Best debut indie game
🥇 Cocoon - WINNER
Dredge
Pizza Tower
Venba
Viewfinder
Best mobile game
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
🥇 Honkai: Star Rail - WINNER
Monster Hunter Now
Terra Nil
Best VR/AR
Gran Turismo 7
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Humanity
🥇 Resident Evil Village VR Mode - WINNER
Synapse
Best action game
🥇 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon - WINNER
Dead Island 2
Ghostrunner 2
Hi-Fi Rush
Remnant 2
Best action/adventure
Alan Wake 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil 4
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
🥇 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - WINNER
Best RPG
🥇 Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
Final Fantasy 16
Lies of P
Sea of Stars
Starfield
Best fighting
God of Rock
Mortal Kombat 1
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Pocket Bravery
🥇 Street Fighter 6 - WINNER
Best family
Disney Illusion Island
Party Animals
Pikmin 4
Sonic Superstars
🥇 Super Mario Bros. Wonder - WINNER
Best sim/strategy
Advance Wars 1+2: Reboot Camp
Cities: Skylines 2
Company of Heroes 3
Fire Emblem Engage
🥇 Pikmin 4 - WINNER
Best sports/racing
EA Sports FC 24
F1 23
🥇 Forza Motorsport - WINNER
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
The Crew Motorfest
Best multiplayer
🥇 Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
Diablo 4
Party Animals
Street Fighter 6
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best adaptation
Castlevania: Nocturne
Gran Turismo
🥇 The Last of Us - WINNER
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Twisted Metal
Most anticipated game
🥇 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - WINNER
Hades 2
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Star Wars Outlaws
Tekken 8
Best esports game
Counter-Strike 2
DOTA 2
League of Legends
PUBG Mobile
🥇 Valorant - WINNER
How to rewatch The Game Awards 2023
The Game Awards took place on Thursday, December 7, at 7:30pm ET and 4:30pm PT in the US, and on December 8 at 12:30am GMT and 1:30am EST in the UK and Europe.
You can rewatch the show via the video embedded below or on The Game Awards’ YouTube.