GOTY 2024 nominees announced

El GOTY 2024 ya have candidatesand with them comes the largest annual event for video game lovers: The Game Awards 2024. This event, considered the most important in the industry, has revealed its complete list of nominees, highlighting both the great commercial successes and the independent gems that have marked this year. Thus, and as it could not be otherwise, betting has already begun on which titles will end up winning.

With six contenders for Game of the Year, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Black Myth: Wukong y Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the main category reflects a balance between consolidated blockbusters and innovative proposals that have managed to captivate critics and audiences. The list is completed Astro Bot, Balatro and Metaphor: ReFantaziotitles that stand out for their creative approach and their ability to offer unique experiences.

In addition to the GOTY 2024 nominees, The Best Direction category brings together some of the same titleswhich reaffirms the quality of its development and the creative vision of its teams. Games like Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Black Myth: Wukong not only seek to shine in the technical sections, but also in their ability to lead complex and innovative narratives. On the other hand, the Best Narrative category includes deeply immersive stories such as those of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and Silent Hill 2, which mark the return of two iconic sagas.

Artistic and sound design is once again one of the focuses of the nominations, with categories such as Best Art Direction, where titles such as Neva y Metaphor: ReFantazioand Best Soundtrack, where Silent Hill 2 y Stellar Blade They have captured attention with compositions that elevate the gaming experience. These categories reflect how video games have transcended as an art form, combining visual, narrative and musical elements in an interactive medium.

Independent games also have their space at The Game Awards 2024with titles like Balatro, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and Animal Well standing out in the Best Independent Game category. These works, far from big budgets, have shown that creativity and innovation can rival any blockbuster. In the Best Debut Indie Game category, The Plucky Squire and Pacific Drive stand out, two bets that have generated a great impact since their announcement.

Another category that highlights the progress of the industry is Innovation in Accessibilitywhere games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Star Wars Outlaws have integrated options designed to make their experiences more inclusive. This reflects the developers’ commitment to creating worlds open to an increasingly diverse audience. Similarly, the Games for Impact category brings together titles such as Closer the Distance and Life is Strange: Double Exposure, which address relevant topics and seek to generate a significant emotional connection.

The Game Awards 2024 will be held on December 13 and, as in previous years, it will be broadcast live worldwide. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the event not only stands out for its awards, but also for its ability to preview what will be trending in the industry. The expectation is maximum: which game will win the title of GOTY 2024? What is your bet? I hope to read it in the comments!

Full list of candidates

Game of the year (GOTY 2024):

• Astro Bot
• Balatro
• Black Myth: Wukong
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Golden Tree
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Metaphor: ReFantasia

Best address:

• Astro Bot
• Balatro
• Black Myth: Wukong
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Golden Tree
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Metaphor: ReFantasia

Best narrative:

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• Metaphor: ReFantasia
• Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
• Silent Hill 2

Best art direction:

• Astro Bot
• Black Myth: Wukong
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Golden Tree
• Metaphor: ReFantasia
• Neva

Best soundtrack and music:

• Astro Bot
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Metaphor: ReFantasia
• Silent Hill 2
• Stellar Blade

Best Audio Design:

• Astro Bot
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
• Silent Hill 2

Best interpretation:

• Hannah Telle, Life is Strange: Double Exposure
• Briana White, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Humberly González, Star Wars Outlaws
• Luke Roberts, Silent Hill 2
• Melina Juergens, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Innovation in accessibility:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• Diablo IV
• Dragon Age: Veil Guard
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
• Star Wars Outlaws

Games with social impact:

• Closer the Distance
• Indicate
• Neva
• Life is Strange: Double Exposure
• Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
• Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Best game in continuous development:

• Destiny 2
• Diablo IV
• Final Fantasy XIV
• Fortnite
• Helldivers 2

Better community support:

• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Final Fantasy XIV
• Fortnite
• Helldivers 2
• No Man’s Sky

Best Indie Game:

• Animal Well
• Balatro
• Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
• Neva
• UFO 50

Best debut indie game:

• Balatro
• Animal Well
• Manor Lords
• Pacific Drive
• The Plucky Squire

Best mobile game:

• AFK Journey
• Balatro
• Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
• Wuthering Waves
• Zenless Zone Zero

Best virtual/augmented reality game:

• Arizona Sunshine Remake
• Asgard’s Wrath 2
• Batman: Arkham Shadow
• Metal: Hellsinger VR
• Metro Awakening

Best action game:

• Black Myth: Wukong
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• Helldivers 2
• Stellar Blade
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Best action/adventure game:

• Astro Bot
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
• Silent Hill 2
• Star Wars Outlaws
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Best role-playing game:

• Dragon’s Dogma 2
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Golden Tree
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• Metaphor: ReFantasia

Best fighting game:

• Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
• Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
• Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
• MultiVersus
• Tekken 8

Best family game:

• Princess Peach: Showtime!
• Astro Bot
• Super Mario Party Jamboree
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
• The Plucky Squire

Best strategy/simulation game:

• Frostpunk 2
• Age of Mythology: Retold
• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
• Manor Lords
• Unicorn Overlord

Best Sports/Racing Game:

• F1 24
• EA Sports FC 25
• NBA 2K25
• Top Spin 2K25
• WWE 2K24

Best multiplayer game:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• Helldivers 2
• Super Mario Party Jamboree
• Tekken 8
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Best adaptation:

• Arcane
• Fallout
• Knuckles
• Like a Dragon: Yakuza
• Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft

Most anticipated game:

• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
• Ghost of Yotei
• Grand Theft Auto VI
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
• Monster Hunter Wilds

Content Creator of the Year:

• CaseOh
• IlloJuan
• Techno Gamerz
• TypicalGamer
• Used Pekora

Best esports game:

• DOTA 2
• Counter-Strike 2
• League of Legends
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
• Valuing

Best esports athlete:

• 33 – Granddaughter Shapira
• Aleksib – Aleksi Virolainen
• Chovy – Jeong Ji-hoon
• Faker – Lee Sang-hyeok
• ZyWoO – Mathieu Herbaut
• ZmjjKk – Zheng Yongkang

Best esports team:

• Bilibili Gaming (League of Legends)
• Gen.G (League of Legends)
• NAVI (Counter-Strike)
• T1 (League of Legends)
• Team Liquid (DOTA 2)