The Game Awards 2024: winners, trailers and every announcement
The Game Awards 2024 delivered a ton of exclusive reveals and surprises
📆 The Game Awards 2024 took place on Thursday, December 12
👀 We saw world premiere trailers for new and previously announced games
⭐️ The Game Awards 2024 also featured several celebrity appearances
👇 You can catch up with everything that was announced below
The Game Awards 2024 included a star-studded lineup and promised to deliver world premiere trailers, live performances and prizes for viewers. And it definitely lived up to that promise.
The Game Awards 2024 was hosted by Geoff Keighley and brought together game developers and players to celebrate gaming’s position as the most immersive form of entertainment.
A host of famous faces were in attendance, including Snoop Dogg, Aaron Paul, Ella Purnell, and legendary developer Hideo Kojima.
We’ve rounded up every announcement now that the show is over, including The Game Awards 2024 winners.
Every Game Awards 2024 announcement and trailer
Those who tuned in to The Game Awards 2024 were treated to a deluge of new trailers and reveals. Here’s every trailer that was shown during the event’s three hour runtime.
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound
From the makers of Blasphemous, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is a 2D action sidescroller. It’s set to arrive in summer 2025.
One Move Away
A new type of cozy game that sees you packing up the boot of your car. You’ll be presented with different boot sizes and have to position everything just right. It’s out in 2025.
Slay The Spire 2
Coming to early access in 2025, Slay The Spire 2 expands upon the popular deck building roguelike.
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle
Another DLC for the excellent indie game Dave the Diver, you’ll explore a new world right in the jungle.
Thick as Thieves
A PvPvE multiplayer stealth game set in a 1920s metropolis, Thick as Thieves has been developed by Warren Spector of Deus Ex, Thief: Deadly Shadows and Epic Mickey fame.
Shadow Labyrinth
A new take on Pac-Man, Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platform with a genre-twisting alternate take on Namco’s classic character.
Steel Paws
Coming to Netflix Games in 2025, Shenmue and Virtua Fighter creator Yu Suzuki’s next game is a mobile game called Steel Paws.
Kyora
From the creators of Core Keeper, Kyora is a mystical multiplayer adventure where every pixel is a tool to create something new.
Rematch
Rematch is an online football (or soccer) game from Sifu developer Sloclap. It will feature 5v5 matches, and is set to launch next year.
Solasta 2
A sequel to Solasta: Crown of the Magister, Solasta 2 is due out next year and a demo is coming soon.
The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red showed off a cinematic trailer for The Witcher 4, which sees Ciri replace Geralt as the game’s main protagonist. Apparently the trailer was running on an unannounced Nvidia RTX GPU.
Elden Ring Nightreign
A multiplayer take on Elden Ring, Nightreign is a co-op action survival game coming in 2025.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC announcement
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to PC early next year on January 23. The port will feature improved lightning, enhanced textures and modelling, DLSS, VRR and more.
Catly
Catly is open-world adventure game starring beautiful and hyper-realistic cats. Interestingly, it’s also coming to Apple Watch.
Project Robot
The next game from the legendary Fumito Ueda – the man behind Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian – is Project Robot. That won’t be the final title, and there’s no indication of when Ueda next game will be available.
The Outer Worlds 2
The Outer Worlds 2 got a new trailer during The Game Awards 2024. It’s coming out in 2025 and will also be available PS5.
Split Fiction
The next co-op game from Hazelight’s Josef Fares, Split Fiction sees you play as two fiction writers who get trapped in the world’s that they create. You’ll jump between sci-fi and fantasy worlds. It’s in March 2025.
Steel Hunters
Steel Hunters is a free-to-play PvPvPvE shooter with futuristic mech battles. A 10 day beta is underway now if the game’s trailer has piqued your interest.
Coming to early access in 2026, The Long Dark 2: Blackfrost is a survival game that will pit you against the elements and other dangers.
Borderlands 4
The first gameplay trailer for Borderlands 4 was revealed at The Game Awards 2024. It’s coming in 2025.
Tekken 8 Clive Rosfield DLC
Final Fantasy 16’s Clive Rosfield is coming to Tekken 8 as a DLC character. Players can also fight it out on a new FF16 inspired stage.
Virtua Fighter
Sega teased a new Virtua Fighter game at The Game Awards 2024. It’s being developed by the team behind the Yakuza games, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.
Project Century
Another new game from the Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Project Century is set in 1915 Japan and looks a lot like a new type of Yakuza game.
Turok Origins
Turok Origins sees you hunting dangerous dinosaurs in a more futuristic setting. It’s a third-person shooter as opposed to first-person like in the previous games.
Warframe 1999
A new era of Warframe has begun and a new playable demo is available now. The full experience launches tomorrow, December 14.
Palworld
Undeterred by Nintendo’s lawsuit, Palworld showcased its next big update: Feybreak. It’s out December 23.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
One of the biggest surprises of The Game Awards 2024, Onimusha returns in 2026, and it already looks fantastic.
The First Berserker: Khazan
Another promising title, The First Berserker: Khazan now has a release date. It’s out on March 27, 2025.
Dying Light: The Beast
Dying Light: The Beast got a release window at The Game Awards 2024. It’s due to release in summer 2025.
Stage Fright
From the makers of Overcooked, Ghost Town Games’ next title is Stage Fright a co-op adventure game.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
Is anyone still into Game of Thrones? Kingsroad seems a bit late to the party, but it at least features the faces of the actual actors you know and love.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered PC announcement
Naughty Dog has finally announced when The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is coming to PC. It’s out on April 3, 2025.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
A small tease for the next Sonic racing game, CrossWorlds will feature Shadow the Hedgehog.
Mafia: The Old Country
Coming summer 2025, Mafia: The Old Country sees you play as Enzo Favara in 1900s Sicily.
Dispatch
From some of the people behind The Wolf Among Us and Tales from the Borderlands, Dispatch features a star-studded cast including Aaron Paul and Laura Bailey.
Okami sequel
Another nice surprise at The Game Awards that few could of predicted, Okami is getting a long overdue sequel.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Naughty’s new IP closed at The Game Awards 2024. It’s called Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and sees you playing as Jordan A. Mun, a dangerous Bounty Hunter.
The Game Awards 2024 nominees and winners
While millions of people tune into The Game Awards 2024 to catch the exclusive announcements and reveals, those in the industry and players alike also care about the award winners. Here are all The Game Awards 2024 winners and nominees.
Game of the Year
🥇 Astro Bot - WINNER
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Game Direction
🥇 Astro Bot - WINNER
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Narrative
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
🥇 Metaphor: ReFantazio - WINNER
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Silent Hill 2
Best Art Direction
Astro Bot
Black Myth: Wukong
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
🥇 Metaphor: ReFantazio - WINNER
Neva
Best Score and Music
Astro Bot
🥇 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - WINNER
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Silent Hill 2
Stellar Blade
Best Audio Design
Astro Bot
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
🥇 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 - WINNER
Silent Hill 2
Best Performance
Briana White, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Hannah Telle, Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Humberly González, Star Wars Outlaws
Luke Roberts, Silent Hill 2
🥇 Melina Juergens, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 - WINNER
Innovation in accessibility
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Diablo 4
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
🥇 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - WINNER
Star Wars Outlaws
Games for impact
Closer the Distance
Indika
🥇 Neva - WINNER
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Best ongoing
Destiny 2
Diablo 4
Final Fantasy 14
Fortnite
🥇 Helldivers 2 - WINNER
Best community support
🥇 Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
Final Fantasy 14
Fortnite
Helldivers 2
No Man’s Sky
Best independent game
Animal Well
🥇 Balatro - WINNER
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Neva
UFO 50
Best debut indie game
Animal Well
🥇 Balatro - WINNER
Manor Lords
Pacific Drive
The Plucky Squire
Best mobile game
AFK Journey
🥇 Balatro - WINNER
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Wuthering Waves
Zenless Zone Zero
Best VR/AR
Arizona Sunshine Remake
Asgard’s Wrath 2
🥇 Batman: Arkham Shadow - WINNER
Meta: Hellsinger VR
Metro Awakening
Best action game
🥇 Black Myth: Wukong - WINNER
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Helldivers 2
Stellar Blade
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Best action/adventure
🥇 Astro Bot - WINNER
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Silender Hill 2
Star Wars Outlaws
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best RPG
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
🥇 Metaphor: ReFantazio - WINNER
Best fighting
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Multiversus
🥇 Tekken 8 - WINNER
Best family
🥇 Astro Bot - WINNER
Princess Peach: Showtime!
Super Mario Party Jamboree
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The Plucky Squire
Best sim/strategy
Age of Mythology: Retold
🥇 Frostpunk 2 - WINNER
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Manor Lords
Unicorn Overlord
Best sports/racing
F1 24
🥇 EA Sports FC 25 - WINNER
NBA 2K25
Top Spin 2K25
WWE 2K24
Best multiplayer
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
🥇 Helldivers 2 - WINNER
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Tekken 8
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Best adaptation
Arcane
🥇 Fallout - WINNER
Knuckles
Like A Dragon: Yakuza
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Most anticipated game
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Ghost of Yotei
🥇 Grand Theft Auto 6 - WINNER
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Monster Hunter Wilds
Best esports game
Counter-Strike 2
DOTA 2
🥇 League of Legends - WINNER
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Valorant
How to rewatch The Game Awards 2024
The Game Awards 2024 took place on Thursday, December 12, at 7:30pm ET and 4:30pm PT in the US, and on December 13 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 channel.