Discover the full list of nominations for The Game Awards 2024. From Game of the Year nominees like Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Black Myth: Wukong to Best Performance and Best Esports categories, get the latest updates on this year’s prestigious gaming event.
The Game Awards 2024: Complete List of GOTY Nominees
The wait is over! The nominations for The Game Awards 2024 are officially here, and it looks like this year’s show is set to be a big one. Topping the list are the Game of the Year (GOTY) nominees, with Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio leading the charge. Also included in the prestigious lineup are Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and Balatro, promising a fierce battle for the top honor of the year.
The Game of the Year Nominees
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
This year’s GOTY nominees showcase a variety of genres and creative directions, from Elden Ring‘s sweeping open-world fantasy to Astro Bot‘s charming platformer appeal, demonstrating the diversity and innovation in gaming this year.
Best Game Direction
The Best Game Direction category honors the teams behind the development of the most innovative and well-crafted experiences. The nominees include:
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Narrative
A strong narrative can elevate a game to new heights. The nominees for Best Narrative are:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Silent Hill 2
Best Art Direction
Visually stunning games are recognized here, with the following nominees competing for Best Art Direction:
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Neva
Best Score and Music
Music plays a key role in setting the tone for a game, and the Best Score and Music nominees include:
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Audio Design
Great audio design elevates the gaming experience, and this year’s nominees are:
- Astro Bot
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Silent Hill 2
Best Performance
The Best Performance category highlights actors whose performances brought characters to life. The nominees include:
- Hannah Telle – Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- Briana White – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Humberly González – Star Wars Outlaws
- Luke Roberts – Silent Hill 2
- Melina Juergens – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Innovation in Accessibility
This category celebrates efforts to make games more accessible to players with various needs. The nominees include:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo IV
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Star Wars Outlaws
Games for Impact
This category celebrates games with significant emotional impact or social messages:
- Closer the Distance
- Indika
- Neva
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Best Ongoing Game
The Best Ongoing Game nominees highlight titles that have continued to evolve over time:
- Destiny 2
- Diablo IV
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
Best Community Support
Games with exceptional community engagement and support are recognized here:
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
- No Man’s Sky
Best Independent Game
This category celebrates outstanding indie titles. The nominees are:
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Neva
- UFO 50
Best Debut Indie Game
Highlighting the best debut titles from independent developers:
- Balatro
- Animal Well
- Manor Lords
- Pacific Drive
- The Plucky Squire
Best Mobile Game
The mobile gaming category celebrates the best titles on smartphones:
- AFK Journey
- Balatro
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
- Wuthering Waves
- Zenless Zone Zero
Best VR/AR Game
For immersive virtual reality and augmented reality experiences:
- Arizona Sunshine Remake
- Asgard’s Wrath 2
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Metal: Hellsinger VR
- Metro Awakening
Best Action Game
The nominees for Best Action Game, recognizing thrilling action gameplay, include:
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Stellar Blade
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Most Anticipated Game
Fans are eagerly awaiting these upcoming titles:
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Ghost of Yotei
- Grand Theft Auto VI
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wilds
Best Esports Game
The Best Esports Game category recognizes the most popular and competitive esports titles:
- DOTA 2
- Counter-Strike 2
- League of Legends
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Valorant
Best Esports Athlete
Top esports players of the year, showcasing their skill and contributions:
- 33 – Neta Shapira
- Aleksib – Aleksi Virolainen
- Chovy – Jeong Ji-hoon
- Faker – Lee Sang-hyeok
- ZyWoO – Mathieu Herbaut
- ZmjjKk – Zheng Yongkang
Best Esports Team
The most successful and dominant esports teams are nominated here:
- Bilibili Gaming (League of Legends)
- Gen.G (League of Legends)
- NAVI (Counter-Strike)
- T1 (League of Legends)
- Team Liquid (DOTA 2)
