The winner has been announced, we reveal who can call themselves Game of the Year 2023 and who won in the other categories
The Game of the Year Awards 2023 are over and, in addition to the best game of the year, awards have also been presented in various other categories. We reveal who came out on top in the big head-to-head race between Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake and who won in the other categories.
Clear winner
On the evening of December 7, the time had finally come and the annual Game of the Year Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Canadian video game journalist Geoff Keighley hosted the event, which lasted around three and a half hours.
In the meantime, he also received support from celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Dune actor Timothée Chalamet, Kratos voice actor Christopher Judge (“Read it boy!”), director and comedian Jordan Peele and Marvel star Anthony Mackie.
However, the focus was particularly on the two successful and previously praised games Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2, which went into the evening as clear favorites with eight nominations each
Although the title of best video game of 2023 is undeniably the most prestigious, the jury also presented awards in 31 other categories. We have listed all the winners for you and, of course, also reveal who can call themselves Game of the Year 2023
An overview of all winners
- Game of The Year: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Game Direction: Alan Wake 2
- Best Narrative: Alan Wake 2
- Best Art Direction: Alan Wake 2
- Best Score and Music: Final Fantasy 16
- Best Audio Design: Hi-Fi Rush
- Best Performance: Neil Newbon as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Indie: Sea of Stars
- Best Debut Indie: Cocoon
- Best Action Game: Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
- Best Action / Adventure: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Best Role Playing: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Fighting: Street Fighter 6
- Best Family: Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Best Sim / Strategy: Pikmin 4
- Best Sports / Racing: Forza Motorsport
- Best Multiplayer: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Adaptation: The Last of Us
- Best Ongoing Game: Cyberpunk 2077
- Most Anticipated Game: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Best Mobile Game: Honkai: Star Rail
- Best VR/AR Game: Resident Evil Village VR Mode
- Best Innovation in Accessibility: Forza Motorsport
- Games for Impact: Tchia
- Best Community Support: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Esports Game: Valorant
- Best Esports Team: JD Gaming
- Best Esports Athlete: Faker
- Best Esports Coach: Potter
- Best Esports Event: League of Legends World Championship 2023
- Content Creator of the Year: Ironmouse
- Player’s Voice: Baldur’s Gate 3
The clear winner of the evening is the role-playing game Baldur’s Gate 3, which won prizes in a total of six categories. Even though Alan Wake 2 did not make it to Game of the Year, the horror adventure still took home awards in three categories
