In a year filled with surprises and confirmations, The Game Awards 2026 has come to an end with a bang! The ceremony showcased some of the most anticipated games, trailers, and announcements, but one game stood out from the rest: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. This mobile game development masterpiece dominated the night, taking home the prestigious "Game of the Year" award, as well as five other top honors.

But Clair Obscur wasn't the only winner. Other notable games like Hades II took home the prize for "Best Action Game," while Hollow Knight: Silksong won "Best Action-Adventure Game." Death Stranding 2 was a strong contender, but ultimately fell short of the top spot. Despite this, it still managed to shine in several categories.

Innovative games like Doom: The Dark Ages took home the award for "Best Innovation in Accessibility," while South of Midnight won the prize for "Games for Impact." No Man's Sky proved that its ongoing game development is still going strong, winning the "Best Ongoing Game" award. Baldur's Gate 3 showed off its dedication to community support, taking home the prize for "Best Community Support."

The night also saw a variety of games recognized in different categories. Umamusume: Pretty Derby took home the award for "Best Mobile Game," while The Midnight Walk won the prize for "Best VR/AR Game." Donkey Kong Bananza was crowned the winner of "Best Family Game," and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves took home the prize for "Best Fighting Game."

The Game Awards also recognized individual achievements, with Jennifer English taking home the award for "Best Performance" and Chovy being named the "Best Esports Athlete of the Year." Team Vitality was crowned the winner of "Best Esports Team."

In a surprise move, Wuthering Waves took home the prize for "Player's Voice," beating out more popular titles. This victory shows that sometimes, underdog games can still make a big impact.

As The Game Awards comes to a close, it's clear that 2026 has been an incredible year for mobile game development. With so many amazing games and achievements, there's no doubt that the gaming industry is in good hands. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to experience the thrill of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on PlayStation 5!

Complete List of Winners and Nominees

  • Game of the Year: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

+ Nominations: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

  • Best Direction: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

+ Nominations: Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Ghost of Yōtei, Hades II, Split Fiction

  • Best Narrative: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

+ Nominations: Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yōtei, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Silent Hill f

...and so on.