Game Awards 2023 winners are finally announced! The Game Awards 2023 has wrapped up, and it was a fantastic showcase of both the history and future of gaming. The event was not just about exciting game announcements and previews; it also took the time to recognize and honor the outstanding games and developers from the past year.
Let’s dive into the night’s highlights, including the prestigious Game of the Year award. Baldur’s Gate 3 emerged as the ultimate victor in a year overflowing with remarkable games. Not only did it secure the Game of the Year title, but it also surprised everyone by dropping its Xbox version on the same night. Baldur’s Gate 3 also took accolades in other categories, including Best Community Support, Best RPG, Best Multiplayer, and the Player’s Voice category.
Following closely behind, Alan Wake 2 claimed three victories in the Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction categories. The competition was fierce, with other notable titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom making strong showings.
Game Awards 2023 winners
Check out the comprehensive list below for a detailed rundown of all The Game Awards 2023 winners. Don’t forget to explore our coverage of the most significant reveals from the event!
Game of the Year
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Alan Wake 2
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Game Direction
- Alan Wake 2 – WINNER
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Narrative
- Alan Wake 2 – WINNER
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Final Fantasy 16
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Best Art Direction
- Alan Wake 2 – WINNER
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Lies of P
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Score/Music
- Final Fantasy 16 – WINNER
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Hi-Fi Rush
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Audio Design
- Hi-Fi Rush – WINNER
- Alan Wake 2
- Dead Space Remake
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
Best Performance
- Neil Newbon – Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Ben Starr – Final Fantasy 16
- Cameron Monaghan – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Idris Elba – Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Melanie Liburd – Alan Wake 2
- Yuri Lowenthal – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Games for Impact
- Tchia – WINNER
- A Space for the Unbound
- Chants of Sennaar
- Goodbye Volcano High
- Terra Nil
- Venba
Best Ongoing Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 – WINNER
- Apex Legends
- Final Fantasy 14
- Fortnite
- Genshin Impact
Best Indie Game
- Sea of Stars – WINNER
- Cocoon
- Dave the Diver
- Dredge
- Viewfinder
Best Debut Indie Game
- Cocoon – WINNER
- Dredge
- Pizza Tower
- Venba
- Viewfinder
Best Mobile Game
- Honkai: Star Rail – WINNER
- Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure
- Monster Hunter Now
- Terra Nil
Best Community Support
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Destiny 2
- Final Fantasy 16
- No Man’s Sky
Best VR/AR Game
- Resident Evil Village – WINNER
- Gran Turismo 7
- Humanity
- Horizon: Call of the Mountain
- Synapse
Innovation in Accessibility
- Forza Motorsport – WINNER
- Diablo 4
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Street Fighter 6
Best Action Game
- Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon – WINNER
- Dead Island 2
- Ghostrunner 2
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Remnant 2
Best Action/Adventure Game
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – WINNER
- Alan Wake 2
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Best RPG
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Final Fantasy 16
- Lies of P
- Sea of Stars
- Starfield
Best Fighting Game
- Street Fighter 6 – WINNER
- God of Rock
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
- Pocket Bravery
Best Family Game
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder – WINNER
- Disney Illusion Island
- Party Animals
- Pikmin 4
- Sonic Superstars
Best Sports/Racing Game
- Forza Motorsport – WINNER
- EA Sports FC 24
- F1 23
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
- The Crew Motofest
Best SIM/Strategy Game
- Pikmin 4 – WINNER
- Advanced Wars 1+” Re-Boot Camp
- Cities: Skylines 2
- Company of Heroes 3
- Fire Emblem Engage
Best Multiplayer Game
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Diablo 4
- Party Animals
- Street Fighter 6
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Content Creator of the Year
- IronMouse – WINNER
- PeopleMakeGames
- Quackity
- Spreen
- SypherPK
Best Esports Athlete
- Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok – WINNER
- Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
- Max “Demon1” Mazanov
- Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
- Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk
- Phillip ”ImperialHal” Dosen
Best Esports Coach
- Christine “potter” Chi – WINNER
- Danny “zonic” Sorensen
- Jordan “Gunba” Graham
- Remy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam
- Yoon “Homme” Sung-young
Best Esports Event
- 2023 League of Legends World Championship – WINNER
- Blast.tv Paris Major 2023
- EVO 2023
- The International Dota 2 Championships 2023
- VALORANT Champions 2023
Best Esports Game
- Valorant – WINNER
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- Leage of Legends
- PUBG Mobile
Best Esports Team
- JD Gaming – WINNER
- Evil Geniuses
- Fnatic
- Gaimin Gladiators
- Team Vitality
Most Anticipated Game
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – WINNER
- Hades 2
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Tekken 8
Best Adaptation
- The Last of Us – WINNER
- Castlevania: Nocturne
- Gran Turismo
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Twisted Metal
Players’ Voice
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – WINNER
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Genshin Impact
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Each category celebrated the outstanding contributions and achievements within the gaming industry, recognizing not only the big-budget releases but also the indie gems and esports excellence. It was truly a night to remember for gamers worldwide.
