Big Game Announcements, Updates, and Winners from The Game Awards 2025

SHREVEPORT, La. – The Game Awards 2025 has concluded, but not before delivering an array of exciting news about upcoming games that have left fans buzzing with anticipation.

Highlights from the Game Awards 2025

One of the most talked-about games of the night was “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,” which swept the ceremony by winning a record nine awards. These included:

• Game of the Year
• Best Art Direction
• Best Debut Indie Game
• Best Game Direction
• Best Independent Game
• Best Music
• Best Narrative
• Best Performance
• Best Role-Playing Game (RPG)

Other notable winners this year included:

• “Donkey Kong Bananza” for Best Family Game
• “Hades II” for Best Action Game
• “Hollow Knight: Silksong” for Best Action/Adventure Game
• “Mario Kart World” for Best Sports/Racing Game

Major Game Reveals and Updates

The Game Awards are known for showcasing teasers and updates for upcoming titles. Here are some of the most anticipated reveals from the event:

“Pragamata” (Capcom)

This new franchise from Capcom, first revealed in June 2020, received a fresh trailer that highlighted more of its story, characters, and gameplay mechanics. Described as a third-person sci-fi puzzle shooter, the game is available now on Steam, with console versions coming later. The full release is scheduled for April 24, 2026, on PC and consoles.

“Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic” (Arcanaut Studios, Lucasfilm Games)

Set in the Old Republic era of the Star Wars universe, this single-player RPG is considered a spiritual successor to the “Knights of the Old Republic” games. Casey Hudson, the original director of those games, is back to lead this project. While no official release date has been announced, he recently confirmed that it will be released before 2030.

“Resident Evil: Requiem” (Capcom)

The ninth mainline title in the Resident Evil series, “Requiem,” features fan-favorite character Leon Kennedy as a playable protagonist. The story follows Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst who discovers a connection between her mother’s death and a mysterious body found in an abandoned hotel. The game is set to release on February 27, 2026, on PC and consoles.

Other Notable Titles

“Divinity” (Larian Studios)

Following the success of “Baldur’s Gate 3,” Larian Studios is returning to its roots with the next installment in the “Divinity” franchise. The premiere trailer featured graphic and violent content, which shocked many fans. Described as their “biggest and most ambitious game yet,” it will be a turn-based RPG with enhanced features.

“Exodus” (Archetype Entertainment, Wizards of the Coast)

First announced at The Game Awards 2023, this Mass Effect-like action/adventure RPG features Matthew McConaughey in his first-ever video game role. The latest trailer showcased gameplay in a world where genetically modified human descendants dominate the universe.