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Clair Obscur Wins Game of the Year
The Game Awards 2025 celebrated the best in gaming, with winners announced in various categories.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year, Best Independent Game, and Best Performance, making it the night's biggest winner.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby won Best Mobile Game, while Counter-Strike 2 secured Best Esports Game.
Chovy from League of Legends was named Best Esports Athlete, and Team Vitality won Best Esports Team for their Counter-Strike 2 achievements.
Nintendo's Donkey Kong Bananza was recognized as Best Family Game, and Doom: The Dark Ages won Innovation in Accessibility for its player-friendly design.
The ceremony was broadcasted live on multiple platforms, including IGN.com, YouTube, Twitch, and various other international sites, ensuring global accessibility for all viewers.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby won Best Mobile Game.
Counter-Strike 2 secured Best Esports Game, continuing Valve’s dominance.
Chovy from League of Legends was named Best Esports Athlete, and Team Vitality won Best Esports Team for their Counter-Strike 2 achievements.
Nintendo's Donkey Kong Bananza claimed Best Family Game, and Doom: The Dark Ages won Innovation in Accessibility.
- Who
- The Game Awards 2025
- What
- Announcement of winners in various gaming categories, including Game of the Year
- Where
- Broadcasted on multiple international platforms
- When
- Pre-show at 4:30 PM PT and 7:30 PM ET, followed by the main event
- Why
- To celebrate and recognize achievements in the gaming industry
Key facts
- Best Mobile Game
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby
- Best Independent Game
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Esports Game
- Counter-Strike 2
- Best Esports Athlete
- Chovy (League of Legends)
- Best Esports Team
- Team Vitality (Counter-Strike 2)
- Best Family Game
- Donkey Kong Bananza
- Innovation in Accessibility
- Doom: The Dark Ages
- Game of the Year
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Pre-show Time (PT)
- 4:30 PM
- Pre-show Time (ET)
- 7:30 PM
- Broadcast Platforms
- IGN.com, IGN’s YouTube, thegameawards YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Twitter or X, Humble’s YouTube, Eurogamer, VG247, Rock Paper Shotgun, IGN mobile apps
Timeline
Positive review on May 19, 2025, propelled 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' to success.
3.3M copies sold in 33 days; 12 nominations at The Game Awards 2025 followed.
Nominated for Game of the Year and more, 'Clair Obscur' made its mark.
Biggest winner of the night, 'Clair Obscur' took home Game of the Year and more.
Quotes
The Game Awards 2025
The annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements in the video game industry.
“Game of the Year goes to… Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.”
thestatesman.com
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