Game Awards 2023: Celebrating Excellence with the Complete Winners List

Baldur’s Gate 3 commanded the spotlight at The Game Awards, reveling in a dazzling victory with six trophies—a resounding testament to its gaming prowess. Crowned with the prestigious Game of the Year title, the game’s triumph reverberated through diverse categories, securing wins for Best Community Support, Best RPG, Best Multiplayer, Players’ Voice, and the acclaimed Best Performance—a well-earned nod to Neil Newbon’s portrayal of Astarion.

In the realm of nominations, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 shared the limelight, each earning eight nods and infusing the atmosphere with anticipation and excitement. While Alan Wake 2 embarked on its own triumphant journey, clinching three significant trophies for Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, and Best Game Direction, it was Baldur’s Gate 3 that emerged as the true luminary of the evening.

The 10th annual Game Awards unfolded in a mesmerizing spectacle at the Peacock Theater in L.A. on Dec. 7, captivating audiences across more than 30 platforms—from YouTube and Twitch to Facebook, TikTok Live, and X. The joyous recognition of gaming brilliance went beyond borders, streaming right into the homes of fans all around the globe.

Within the grandeur of the event, surprises descended like confetti, igniting waves of excitement in the gaming community. With the much awaited debut of Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, a game that is sure to enthrall gamers, EA Originals provided fans a tantalizing look at what’s in store for the future. ​Concurrently, Sega arrogantly announced their audacious plan to bring back cherished vintage franchises, igniting excitement among the gaming community. The announcement that beloved favorites including Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage, Jet Set Radio, and Shinobi will be brought back to life astounded fans.

The Game Awards 2023: Comprehensive List of Winners Revealed

Game of the Year

• Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)

Best Game Direction

• Alan Wake 2

Best Adaptation

• The Last of Us (PlayStation Productions/HBO)

Best Narrative

• Alan Wake 2

Best Art Direction

• Alan Wake 2

 Best Score and Music

• Final Fantasy XVI, Composer Masayoshi Soken

Best Audio Design

• Hi-Fi Rush (Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks)

Best Performance

• Neil Newbon, Baldur’s Gate 3

Innovation in Accessibility

• Forza Motorsport

Games for Impact

• Tchia (Awaceb/Kepler Interactive)

Best Ongoing Game

• Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt Red)

Best Community Support

• Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)

Best Independent Game

• Sea of Stars (Sabotage Studio)

Best Debut Indie Game

• Cocoon (Geometric Interactive/Annapurna Interactive)

Best Mobile Game

• Honkai: Star Rail (HoYoverse)

Best VR/AR Game

• Resident Evil Village VR Mode (Capcom)

Best Action Game

• Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

Best Action/Adventure Game

• The Legend of Zelda- Tears of the Kingdom (winner)

Best RPG

• Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)

Best Fighting Game

• Street Fighter 6 (Capcom)

Best Family Game

• Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)

Best Sim/Strategy Game

• Pikmin 4 (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)

Best Sports/Racing

• Forza Motorsport

Best Multiplayer Presented by Discord

• Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)

Most Anticipated Game

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)

Players Voice Award

• Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)

Content Creator of the Year

• IronMouse

Best Esports Game

• Valorant (Riot Games)

Best Esports Athlete

• Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (League of Legends)

Best Esports Team

• JD Gaming (League of Legends)

Best Esports Coach

• Christine “potter” Chi (Evil Geniuses – Valorant)

Best Esports Event

• 2023 League of Legends World Championship

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