The annual Game Awards 2025 wrapped up with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 making history by taking home the most coveted title of Game of the Year and nine more-also the highest number taken home by a single game in one night. This French-developed RPG, which came from Sandfall Interactive, wowed the crowds and critics alike by setting a new bar regarding storytelling and innovation in gaming.
Diverse winners across the categories
While the rest of the ceremony really belonged to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, other titles shined in their respective categories: Arc Raiders took home Best Multiplayer, Wuthering Waves won the award for Player’s Voice, and Hollow Knight: Silksong claimed Best Action/Adventure. In family gaming, LEGO Party! was a winner, showcasing the different types of experiences that were actually featured during the event.
Winners Table: Game Awards 2025
| Category | Winner |
| Game of the Year | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Game Direction | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Narrative | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best RPG | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Multiplayer | Arc Raiders |
| Player’s Voice | Wuthering Waves |
| Best Family Game | LEGO Party! |
| Best Action/Adventure | Hollow Knight: Silksong |
Impact on the Gaming Industry
The Game Awards 2025 cemented how much gaming has matured, with single-player narrative titles taking center stage. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s sweep indicates an increasing appetite for immersive storytelling, while recognition through the Player’s Voice award is testament to the community’s greater say. Winners this year set the tone for where the future lies-where creativity and innovation form the core of gaming.
