The Game Awards 2025, hosted live by Geoff Keighley from the Peacock Theater, is delivering a massive evening of awards, celebrity appearances (including a confirmed segment with Miss Piggy!), and crucial new reveals for upcoming PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch games.
The primary showdown tonight is for Game of the Year (GOTY), with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack as the most-nominated game in the show’s history (12 nominations).
I. Major Award Winners (UPDATED LIVE)
The results are coming in! Here are the key category winners announced so far, crowning the best of 2025:
Award Category,Nominees (Highlights),WINNERGame of the Year (GOTY),”Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong”,[Winner determined during the show]Best Game Direction,”Clair Obscur, Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yōtei, Hades II”,[Winner determined during the show]Best Independent Game,”Absolum, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong”,[Winner determined during the show]Best RPG,”Avowed, Clair Obscur, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II”,[Winner determined during the show]Best Performance,”Ben Starr, Charlie Cox, Erika Ishii, Troy Baker”,[Winner determined during the show]Most Anticipated Game,”Grand Theft Auto VI, Marvel’s Wolverine, Resident Evil Requiem, The Witcher IV”,[Winner determined during the show]
II. Biggest Reveals & World Premieres
The reveal segment is proving highly volatile, with major studios dropping highly anticipated trailers:
- Larian Studios’ Next Project: All signs point to a reveal of Divinity: Original Sin III, following the massive success of Baldur’s Gate 3. A mysterious red sigil has been linked to the beloved RPG franchise.
- Resident Evil Requiem: Capcom delivered a fresh new look at the horror title, with persistent rumors about the return of fan-favorite Leon S. Kennedy.
- Tomb Raider Update: An official update and new footage for the latest installment featuring Lara Croft are confirmed to be showcased.
- Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: Leaks strongly suggest Ubisoft is ready to officially announce a full remake of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.
- Wildflower Interactive Debut: A highly anticipated first look at the debut game from the studio founded by The Last of Us director, Bruce Straley.
III. Key Show Highlights
- Muppet Mayhem: Miss Piggy is confirmed as a presenter, continuing The Muppets’ history of lighthearted chaos at the awards show, following the heckling of Geoff Keighley by Statler and Waldorf last year.
- Music: The show features a special musical performance by Evanescence, showcasing their song “Afterlife” from the Netflix adaptation of Devil May Cry.
- DC Comics: LEGO Batman’s official social media teased an appearance, hinting at an announcement, perhaps a new release date for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
