Game awards honor developers and creators, a longstanding tradition. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) joins this tradition, spotlighting the gaming industry with its annual awards show. The 20th BAFTA Games Awards approaches, announcing its nominees as customary. Celebrating games from 2023, the awards span various categories. The results stream live on Thursday, April 11. Explore the nominees below:
Baldur’s Gate 3 Dominates Nominations
After sweeping wins at The Game Awards and Steam Awards, Baldur’s Gate 3 earns 10 BAFTA nominations. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (review) follows with nine nods, and Alan Wake 2 (review) with eight. All three games also receive a Best Game nomination.
BAFTA Game Awards Nominations
Best Game
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Dave The Diver
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Debut Game
- Cocoon
- Dave The Diver
- Dredge
- Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
- Venba
- Viewfinder
Evolving Game
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Final Fantasy XIV Online
- Fortnite
- Forza Horizon 5
- Genshin Impact
- No Man’s Sky
Family
- Cocoon
- Dave The Diver
- Disney Illusion Island
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Game Beyond Entertainment
- Chants of Sennaar
- Goodbye Volcano High
- Tchia
- Terra NIL
- Thirsty Suitors
- Venba
Animation
- Alan Wake 2
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Artistic Achievement
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cocoon
- Diablo IV
Game Design
- Cocoon
- Dave The Diver
- Dredge
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Viewfinder
Multiplayer
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
- Diablo IV
- Forza Motorsport
- Party Animals
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Music
- Alan Wake 2
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Audio Achievement
- Alan Wake 2
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
- Hi-Fi Rush
Games
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Narrative
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Dredge
- Final Fantasy XVI
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
New IP
- Chants of Sennaar
- Dave The Diver
- Dredge
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Jusant
- Viewfinder
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