The Game Awards 2024 is set to return on Thursday, 12 December 2024, marking the 10th anniversary of the event.
Story Summary:
- The Game Awards 2024 will take place on 12 December, celebrating the best in video gaming with live 4K streaming on YouTube.
- Nominations for all categories, including Game of the Year, are eligible for DLCs, expansions, remakes, and seasonal content.
- Bookmark this page for real-time updates on nominees and how to tune in from South Africa.
The Game Awards 2024 nominees: Here’s the full list
This prestigious celebration of gaming excellence has gained traction worldwide for honouring achievements in video game development, storytelling, design, and technology.
This year, the event is making waves by confirming that DLCs, expansions, remakes, and seasonal content will be eligible for all categories, including Game of the Year.
This decision casts a spotlight on the evolving landscape of the gaming industry, which increasingly values fresh updates to existing titles and high-quality remakes.
Here is the full list of nominees:
| Category | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Game of the Year | Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor re Fantazio |
| Best Independent Game | Animal Well, Balatro, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Neva, UFO 50 |
| Best Mobile Game | AFK Journey, Balatro, Pokémon TCG Pocket, Wuthering Waves, Zenless Zone Zero |
| Best Narrative | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, Metaphor re Fantazio, Senua’s Saga Hellblade II, Silent Hill 2 |
| Best Score and Music | Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor re Fantazio, Silent Hill 2, Stellar Blade |
| Best Performance | Briana White (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth), Hannah Telle (Life is Strange Double Exposure), Humberly Gonzalez (Star Wars Outlaws), Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2), Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga Hellblade II) |
| Games for Impact | Closer the Distance, Indika, Neva, Life is Strange Double Exposure, Senua’s Saga Hellblade II, Tales of Kenzera Zau |
| Best Action-Adventure Game | Astro Bot, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Silent Hill 2, Star Wars Outlaws, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom |
| Best Roleplaying Game | Dragon’s Dogma II, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, Metaphor re Fantazio |
| Best Fighting Game | Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics, MultiVersus, Tekken 8 |
| Best Sports/Racing Game | F1 24, EA Sports FC 25, NBA 2K25, Topspin 2K25, WWE 2K24 |
| Best Family Game | Astro Bot, Princess Peach Showtime, Super Mario Party Jamboree, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, The Plucky Squire |
| Best Multiplayer Game | Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Helldivers 2, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Tekken 8, Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 |
| Most Anticipated Game | Death Stranding 2 On the Beach, Ghost of Yotei, Grand Theft Auto VI, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, Monster Hunter Wilds |
| Best Art Direction | Astro Bot, Black Myth Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Metaphor re Fantazio, Neva |
| Best Game Direction | Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor re Fantazio |
| Best VR/AR Game | Arizona Sunshine Remake, Asgard’s Wrath 2, Batman Arkham Shadow, Metal Hellsinger VR, Metro Awakening VR |
| Best Action Game | Black Myth Wukong, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade, Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 |
| Best Simulation/Strategy Game | Age of Mythology Retold, Frostpunk 2, Kunisu-Gami Patch of the Goddess, Manor Lords, Unicorn Overlord |
| Best Audio Design | Astro Bot, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Senua’s Saga Hellblade II, Silent Hill 2 |
| Best Ongoing Game | Destiny 2, Diablo 4, Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Helldivers 2 |
| Best Debut Indie Game | Animal Well, Balatro, Manor Lords, Pacific Drive, The Plucky Squire |
| Best Community Support | Baldur’s Gate III, Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Helldivers 2, No Man’s Sky |
| Innovation in Accessibility Award | Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Diablo IV, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Star Wars Outlaws |
| Best Adaptation | Arcane, Fallout, Knuckles, Like a Dragon Yakuza, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft |
| Best Esports Athlete | 33, alesksiB, Chovy, Faker, zywoo, zmjjkk |
| Best Esports Team | Bilibili Gaming, Gen.G, NAVI, T1, Team Liquid |
| Best Esports Game | Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, VALORANT |
| Content Creator of the Year | Caseoh, Illojuan, Techno Gamerz, Typical Gamer, Usada Pekora |
How to watch The Game Awards live in South Africa
South African gaming enthusiasts can catch The Game Awards 2024 live on 12 December 2024.
The ceremony will be streamed in stunning 4K on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.
The event typically features a mix of award presentations, live musical performances, and exclusive world premieres of upcoming games.
With this being the 10th-anniversary show, viewers can expect special surprises and tributes to a decade of gaming excellence.
Viewing Details for South Africans:
- Date: Friday, 13 December 2024
- Time: 02:30 – 06:30 SAST
- Platform: Live on YouTube (official The Game Awards channel) and Twitch
