The Game Awards 2024 took place on December 12, 2024, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The event was live-streamed on various platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Gaming. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the show featured a mix of live music performances, celebrity appearances, and world premieres of upcoming games.
The night’s biggest award, Game of the Year, went to “Elden Ring,” the action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game received widespread critical acclaim for its engaging gameplay, rich storyline, and immersive world.
Other notable winners included “The Last of Us Part II” for Best Narrative, “Among Us” for Best Multiplayer Game, and “Hades” for Best Indie Game. The full list of winners can be found below:
Game of the Year: Elden Ring
Best Narrative: The Last of Us Part II
Best Multiplayer Game: Among Us
Best Indie Game: Hades
Best Art Direction: Ghost of Tsushima
Best Score and Music: Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Best Audio Design: The Last of Us Part II
Best Performance: Laura Bailey (The Last of Us Part II)
Best Community Support: Destiny 2
Best Esports Game: League of Legends
Best Ongoing Game: No Man’s Sky
The event also featured several new game trailers and announcements. Some of the most notable reveals included:
“The Elder Scrolls VI” teaser trailer, showcasing a glimpse of the upcoming open-world fantasy RPG.
“Fallout 5” announcement, confirming the development of a new game in the popular post-apocalyptic franchise.
“The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” trailer, providing a deeper look into the upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive.
“Resident Evil 4” remake announcement, revealing a reimagining of the classic survival horror game.
“Street Fighter 6” trailer, showcasing the latest installment in the iconic fighting game series.
Additionally, several new game releases were announced during the event, including “Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty” and “Death Stranding: Director’s Cut.”
The Game Awards 2024 also featured several live music performances, including a concert by the Foo Fighters and a special performance by the game composer, Bear McCreary.
The event concluded with a special tribute to the late game developer, Yuji Horii, who passed away earlier this year. Horii was best known for his work on the Dragon Quest series and was a pioneer in the RPG genre.
