The Game Awards announced its 2024 nominees on November 18, 2024. ASTRO BOT and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth led the field with seven nominations each, including Game of the Year. The complete category-by-category list is below, followed by the voting details, ceremony information, and the winners confirmed by the official archive.
What are the key facts about The Game Awards 2024 nominations?
The 2024 slate covered 29 categories when the fan-voted Players’ Voice award is counted. Nominees were selected by a global jury made up of more than 130 media publications and influencer outlets, with a separate specialist jury handling Innovation in Accessibility. The ceremony was scheduled for December 12, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Nominee announcement | November 18, 2024 |
| Leading nomination totals | ASTRO BOT — 7; Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — 7 |
| Categories listed | 29, including Players’ Voice |
| Selection body | More than 130 media and influencer outlets, plus a specialist accessibility jury |
| Ceremony | December 12, 2024, Peacock Theater, Los Angeles |
The announcement list was published by Gematsu on November 18, 2024. Xbox Wire also documented the announcement and the event date in its same-day roundup. The official 2024 Rewind is the authoritative archive for the eventual winners.
Which games had the broadest nomination presence?
ASTRO BOT and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth each received seven nominations, the joint-highest total in the 2024 field. ASTRO BOT appeared in Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, Best Action/Adventure Game, and Best Family Game. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth appeared in Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, Best Performance, and Best RPG.
The overlap shows how the awards measure different kinds of achievement. Both games were recognized at the top level and for direction, while ASTRO BOT’s other entries emphasize presentation, family play, and action-adventure design. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s additional entries emphasize story, role-playing systems, music, sound, and an individual performance by Briana White. A nomination in several areas is a sign of broad jury recognition, not a promise that a title will win every category.
Who was nominated for Game of the Year?
Six games competed for Game of the Year: ASTRO BOT, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. The same six titles were also nominated for Best Game Direction, making that category an exact duplicate of the Game of the Year field.
The Game Awards’ official rewind records ASTRO BOT as the 2024 Game of the Year winner. A nomination identifies the jury’s finalists; it is not an overall quality ranking or a guarantee that a game will win another category.
What were all The Game Awards 2024 nominees by category?
Best Game Direction
- ASTRO BOT
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Narrative
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Silent Hill 2
Best Art Direction
- ASTRO BOT
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Neva
Best Score and Music
- ASTRO BOT
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Audio Design
- ASTRO BOT
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Silent Hill 2
Best Performance
- Briana White — Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Hannah Telle — Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- Humberly González — Star Wars Outlaws
- Luke Roberts — Silent Hill 2
- Melina Juergens — Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Innovation in Accessibility
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo IV
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Star Wars Outlaws
Games for Impact
- Closer the Distance
- INDIKA
- Neva
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Best Ongoing Game
- Destiny 2: The Final Shape
- Diablo IV
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
Best Community Support
- Baldur’s Gate III
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
- No Man’s Sky
Best Independent Game
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Neva
- UFO 50
Best Debut Indie Game
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Manor Lords
- Pacific Drive
- The Plucky Squire
Best Mobile Game
- AFK Journey
- Balatro
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
- Wuthering Waves
- Zenless Zone Zero
Best VR/AR Game
- Arizona Sunshine Remake
- Asgard’s Wrath 2
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Metal: Hellsinger VR
- Metro Awakening
Best Action Game
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Stellar Blade
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
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 RPG
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Fighting Game
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
- MultiVersus
- Tekken 8
Best Family Game
- ASTRO BOT
- Princess Peach: Showtime!
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- The Plucky Squire
Best Sim/Strategy Game
- Age of Mythology: Retold
- Frostpunk 2
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Manor Lords
- Unicorn Overlord
Best Sports/Racing Game
- F1 24
- EA Sports FC 25
- NBA 2K25
- Top Spin 2K25
- WWE 2K24
Best Multiplayer Game
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tekken 8
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Best Adaptation
- Arcane
- Fallout
- Knuckles
- Like a Dragon: Yakuza
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Most Anticipated Game
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Ghost of Yōtei
- Grand Theft Auto VI
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wilds
Content Creator of the Year
- CaseOh
- IlloJuan
- Techno Gamerz
- Typical Gamer
- Usada Pekora
Best Esports Game
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- VALORANT
Best Esports Athlete
- 33 — League of Legends
- Aleksib — Counter-Strike 2
- Chovy — League of Legends
- Faker — League of Legends
- ZywOo — Counter-Strike 2
Best Esports Team
- Bilibili Gaming — League of Legends
- Gen.G — League of Legends
- NAVI — Counter-Strike 2
- T1 — League of Legends
- Team Liquid — Dota 2
Players’ Voice
Players’ Voice is decided by fans rather than the main jury. The retrieved nominee announcement does not preserve the complete initial-round ballot or later rounds, so the full list cannot be reconstructed reliably here. The official rewind records Black Myth: Wukong as the final Players’ Voice winner.
How were the nominees selected?
Gematsu reported that more than 130 media publications and influencer outlets participated in the global jury. Accessibility was handled with a specialist jury for the Innovation in Accessibility category, separating that award’s expertise from the broader voting pool.
The jury structure explains why the categories should be read independently. A game can be recognized for narrative, audio, accessibility, community support, or a particular performance without appearing in Game of the Year. Conversely, a high nomination count reflects broad category eligibility, not a numerical score or a prediction of sales.
What do the specialist categories represent?
The list mixes awards for games, people, communities, and competitive ecosystems. Best Performance names individual actors, while Best Esports Athlete names players and Best Esports Team names organizations. Content Creator of the Year recognizes online creators rather than a game. Best Adaptation covers television and other screen interpretations of game properties, and Most Anticipated Game concerns unreleased titles.
Format-specific categories also serve different audiences. Best Mobile Game, Best VR/AR Game, Best Sports/Racing Game, and Best Family Game should not be read as direct substitutes for Game of the Year. The independent categories distinguish Animal Well, Balatro, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Neva, and UFO 50 from the larger-budget releases, while Best Debut Indie Game focuses on first releases such as Manor Lords and Pacific Drive. This structure lets readers find recognition in the format or craft area they actually care about.
Which nominees won, and where can I verify the results?
The official The Game Awards 2024 Rewind records ASTRO BOT as Game of the Year. It also records Balatro winning Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, and Best Mobile Game; Metaphor: ReFantazio winning Best Narrative and Best Art Direction; and Black Myth: Wukong winning Players’ Voice.
Those results come from the retrospective archive rather than from the November nomination announcement. Use the rewind for the complete winner record and for the event’s final Players’ Voice result. Do not infer an unlisted winner simply because a title had the most nominations in a category or because it appears in several lists.
How should you compare games from the nominee list?
There is no source-backed overall ranking of the nominees. A practical comparison starts with the category that matches what you value, then checks whether the title is a complete standalone release or an expansion. For example, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree appears in major categories even though its name identifies it as an expansion.
- Story-focused players: start with Best Narrative and Best Performance.
- Players who value presentation: compare Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, and Best Audio Design.
- Online communities: look at Best Ongoing Game, Best Community Support, and Best Multiplayer Game.
- Accessibility-conscious players: use Innovation in Accessibility as a starting point, then confirm the features available on the specific platform and edition.
- Fans of competitive play: separate the game award from the athlete and team awards in the esports section.
The November announcement establishes nominations, not current prices, platform inventories, editions, or ongoing service status. Check a game’s present store listing and accessibility documentation before buying, because those details can change after the ceremony.
What should readers check before choosing a nominee?
Use the category list as a discovery tool, then verify practical details independently. Confirm whether a title is sold on your platform, whether you are looking at a base game, remake, expansion, or subscription version, and whether the listed edition includes the content you want. A nomination does not establish a current price, regional availability, performance target, cross-play policy, or update schedule.
Accessibility deserves the same care. The Innovation in Accessibility nominees identify games recognized by a specialist jury, but individual needs vary. Check the publisher’s current feature list for options such as input remapping, subtitles, visual settings, difficulty tools, and assist modes, and confirm that those options are present in the edition and platform you plan to use. For online games, also check whether the community and service model still fit your schedule.
When and where did The Game Awards 2024 take place?
The ceremony was scheduled for December 12, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The date and venue were included in the announcement coverage and in Xbox Wire’s event information; the official rewind preserves the 2024 results and highlights. Because the nominee announcement was made on November 18, it is best understood as the pre-ceremony snapshot, while the rewind is the post-event record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does being nominated for several awards mean a game was expected to win Game of the Year?
No. Each category was voted on for its own achievement, so a title can lead the nomination count while losing the top prize. Nomination totals are best treated as a measure of breadth across categories, not as a predictive score.
Was Players’ Voice judged by the same panel as the other awards?
No. Players’ Voice is a fan-voted award. The official archive records its final winner, while the available announcement coverage does not provide a complete, verifiable record of every early-round ballot.
Where can I find the complete list of 2024 winners?
Use The Game Awards’ official 2024 Rewind at https://thegameawards.com/rewind/year-2024. It is the post-event archive and is the appropriate source for winner results rather than the original nominee announcement.
Are the nominated games available on every platform?
Not necessarily. The nomination announcement does not establish current platform availability, regional editions, prices, or updates, so check the store page and the publisher’s support information for the platform you use.
Which games led the 2024 nomination count?
ASTRO BOT and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth tied for the lead with seven nominations each, including Game of the Year. Their other nominations span different craft, genre, and performance categories.
How many award categories were included?
There were 29 categories when Players’ Voice is included. The slate covers general game awards, genre and format awards, accessibility, impact, adaptation, creators, esports, and the fan-voted prize.
Who selected the nominees?
A global jury of more than 130 media publications and influencer outlets selected the main slate. A separate specialist jury handled Innovation in Accessibility, so that category used dedicated expertise.
The Bottom Line
The 2024 nominees covered 29 categories, led by ASTRO BOT and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with seven nominations each. ASTRO BOT ultimately won Game of the Year, while the official 2024 Rewind records the other confirmed results. Use the category list to find games matching your interests, then verify current platform, edition, price, service, and accessibility details separately.