2025 BAFTA Games Awards: Full nominations list & more

Who is going to take the best game award?

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts, which is also known as the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards, has revealed the complete lineup of nominees.

Over 40 notable titles from 2024 will compete for glory in 17 categories, as announced on March 4, 2025. This will be the 21st year for the game awards. Let’s check out more details in this article.

Congratulations to all the nominees for the #BAFTAGamesAwards 2025 ⚡️To see the full list, head to https://t.co/szZcADWlpP pic.twitter.com/sOcRqwx4es

— BAFTA Games (@BAFTAGames) March 4, 2025

When and where is the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards happening?

2025 BAFTA Games Awards is scheduled for April 8, 2025 in Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London, starting at 7 PM BST (2 PM ET / 11 AM PT).

Fans would be able to watch this event live on the official BAFTA’s YouTube and Twitch channel globally.

Also Read: The Game Awards 2024: Full list of winners; Astro Bot wins ‘GOTY’

Full 2025 BAFTA Games Awards Nominations and Predictions

Performer in a Leading Role

• Alec Newman (Still Wakes The Deep), Humberly Gonzalez (Star Wars Outlaws), Isabella Inchbald (Indika), Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2), Melina Juergens (Hellblade II), Y’lan Noel (Black Ops 6)
• Prediction: Luke Roberts – Silent Hill 2’s eerie depth could shine.

Performer in a Supporting Role

• Abbi Greenland & Helen Goalen (Hellblade II), Aldis Amah Hamilton (Hellblade II), Jon Blyth (Thank Goodness You’re Here!), Karen Dunbar (Still Wakes The Deep), Matt Berry (Thank Goodness You’re Here!), Michael Abubakar (Still Wakes The Deep)
• Prediction: Matt Berry – His quirky charm is unbeatable.

Technical Achievement

• Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong, Black Ops 6, Hellblade II, Tiny Glade, Space Marine 2
• Prediction: Black Myth: Wukong – Stunning tech wizardry.

Music

• Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Helldivers II, Hellblade II, Star Wars Outlaws
• Prediction: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – Epic tunes that hit every note.

Narrative

• Black Myth: Wukong, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Hellblade II, Still Wakes The Deep
• Prediction: Hellblade II – A gripping tale with emotional heft.

New Intellectual Property

• Animal Well, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Still Wakes The Deep, Thank Goodness You’re Here
• Prediction: Balatro – Fresh, bold, and unforgettable.

Animation

• Astro Bot, Black Ops 6, LEGO Horizon Adventures, Hellblade II, Thank Goodness You’re Here!, Space Marine 2
• Prediction: LEGO Horizon Adventures – Its playful, brick-built charm could edge out the competition.

Artistic Achievement

• Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong, Harold Halibut, Neva, Hellblade II, Still Wakes The Deep
• Prediction: Neva – Stunning visuals and handcrafted style might steal the show.

Audio Achievement

• Animal Well, Astro Bot, Helldivers 2, Hellblade II, Star Wars Outlaws, Still Wakes The Deep
• Prediction: Hellblade II – Its immersive soundscape is pure BAFTA bait.

Best Game

• Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Helldivers 2, Thank Goodness You’re Here, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
• Prediction: Astro Bot – A critical darling with universal praise could clinch it.

British Game

• A Highland Song, LEGO Horizon Adventures, Paper Trail, Hellblade II, Still Wakes The Deep, Thank Goodness You’re Here
• Prediction: Still Wakes The Deep – A haunting UK tale with local flavor.

Debut Game

• Animal Well, Balatro, Pacific Drive, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Thank Goodness You’re Here!, The Plucky Squire
• Prediction: Balatro – Its addictive ingenuity stands out.

Evolving Game

• Diablo IV, Final Fantasy XIV Online, No Man’s Sky, Sea of Thieves, Vampire Survivors, World of Warcraft
• Prediction: No Man’s Sky – Years of glow-ups make it a titan.

Family

• Astro Bot, Cat Quest III, LEGO Horizon Adventures, Little Kitty, Big City, Super Mario Party Jamboree, The Plucky Squire
• Prediction: Astro Bot – Fun for all ages, hands down.

Game Beyond Entertainment

• Botany Manor, Kind Words 2, Hellblade II, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Tetris Forever, Vampire Therapist
• Prediction: Tales of Kenzera: Zau – Deep storytelling with impact.

Game Design

• Animal Well, Astro Bot, Balatro, Helldivers II, Tactical Breach Wizards, Echoes of Wisdom
• Prediction: Astro Bot – Masterful mechanics could seal the deal.

Multiplayer

• Black Ops 6, Helldivers II, LEGO Horizon Adventures, Super Mario Party Jamboree, TEKKEN 8, Space Marine 2
• Prediction: Helldivers II – Co-op chaos at its finest.

Source: Insider Gaming

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