The Game Awards 2023 took place on December 8th, 2023, and it was a night to remember for gamers everywhere. With over 30 awards handed out, there was something for everyone.
Game of the Year
[Image of Elden Ring, winner of Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023]
The biggest award of the night went to Elden Ring, which was also nominated for Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Audio Design, and Best Narrative. This is From Software’s first Game of the Year win, and it is well-deserved. Elden Ring is a sprawling open-world game with stunning visuals, challenging gameplay, and a deep lore. It is a masterpiece that will be remembered for years to come.
Other Winners
Here is a complete list of the winners from The Game Awards 2023:
- Game of the Year: Elden Ring
- Game of the Year (Fan Choice): God of War: Ragnarök
- Best Action/Adventure Game: God of War: Ragnarök
- Best Action Game: Elden Ring
- Best RPG: Elden Ring
- Best Strategy Game: Marvel’s Midnight Suns
- Best Sports/Racing Game: Gran Turismo 7
- Best Fighting Game: MultiVersus
- Best Family Game: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- Best Indie Game: Stray
- Best VR/AR Game: Moss: Book II
- Best Mobile Game: Genshin Impact
- Best Debut Game: Stray
- Best Art Direction: Elden Ring
- Best Audio Design: Elden Ring
- Best Performance: Christopher Judge as Kratos in God of War: Ragnarök
- Best Ongoing Game: Fortnite
- Best Community Support: Final Fantasy XIV
- Innovation in Accessibility: The Last of Us Part I
- Best Esports Game: VALORANT
- Best Esports Athlete: S1mple
- Best Esports Team: LOUD
- Best Esports Coach: Zonic
- Best Esports Event: VALORANT Champions Tour Istanbul
