2025 BAFTA Games Awards Nominees Revealed

March is here, which means the British Academy of Film and Television Arts--better known as BAFTA--has announced the nominees for its 2024 Games Awards. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II leads the pack with 11 nominations, with Astro Bot and indie thriller Still Wakes the deep coming up in second with eight and Thank Goodness You're Here grabbing the third spot with seven. Other games with multiple nominations include Black Myth: Wukong, Helldivers II, Animal Well, Balatro, and more. We've run down the categories below, including Best Game, Debut Game, Performer in a Leading Role, and more.The BAFTA's awards are voted on by its members, who experienced games industry staff with a range of backgrounds in development and production. The winners will be announced at the 21st BAFTA Game Awards and will stream live on April 8 at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT. Best Game Astro BotBalatroBlack Myth: WukongHelldivers 2The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomThank Goodness You’re Here! Animation Astro BotCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Lego Horizon AdventuresSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Thank Goodness You’re Here!Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Artistic Achievement Astro BotBlack Myth: WukongHarold HalibutNevaSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Still Wakes the Deep Audio Achievement Animal WellAstro BotHelldivers 2Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Star Wars OutlawsStill Wakes the Deep British Game A Highland SongLego Horizon AdventuresPaper TrailSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Still Wakes the DeepThank Goodness You’re Here! Debut Game Animal WellBalatroPacific DriveThe Plucky SquireTales of Kenzera: ZauThank Goodness You’re Here! Evolving Game Diablo 4Final Fantasy 14 OnlineNo Man’s SkySea of ThievesVampire SurvivorsWorld of Warcraft Family Astro BotCat Quest 3Lego Horizon AdventuresLittle Kitty, Big CityThe Plucky SquireSuper Mario Party Jamboree Game Beyond Entertainment Botany ManorKind Words 2 (lofi city pop)Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Tales of Kenzera: ZauTetris ForeverVampire Therapist Game Design Animal WellAstro BotBalatroHelldivers 2The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomTactical Breach Wizards Multiplayer Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Helldivers 2Lego Horizon AdventuresSuper Mario Party JamboreeTekken 8Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Music Astro BotBlack Myth: WukongFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthHelldivers 2Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Star Wars Outlaws Narrative Black Myth: WukongDragon Age: The VeilguardFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthMetaphor: RefantazioSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Still Wakes the Deep New Intellectual Property Animal WellBalatroBlack Myth: WukongMetaphor: RefantazioStill Wakes the DeepThank Goodness You’re Here! Performer in a Leading Role Alec Newman, Still Wakes the DeepHumberly González, Star Wars OutlawsIsabella Inchbald, IndikaLuke Roberts, Silent Hill 2Melina Juergens, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Y’lan Noel, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Performer in a Supporting Role Abbi Greenland & Helen Goalen, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Aldís Amah Hamilton, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Jon Blyth, Thank Goodness You’re Here!Karen Dunbar, Still Wakes the DeepMatt Berry, Thank Goodness You’re Here!Michael Abubakar, Still Wakes the Deep Technical Achievement Astro BotBlack Myth: WukongCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Tiny GladeWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Mar 4, 2025 - 21:43

2025 BAFTA Games Awards Nominees Revealed

March is here, which means the British Academy of Film and Television Arts--better known as BAFTA--has announced the nominees for its 2024 Games Awards. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II leads the pack with 11 nominations, with Astro Bot and indie thriller Still Wakes the deep coming up in second with eight and Thank Goodness You're Here grabbing the third spot with seven. Other games with multiple nominations include Black Myth: Wukong, Helldivers II, Animal Well, Balatro, and more. We've run down the categories below, including Best Game, Debut Game, Performer in a Leading Role, and more.

The BAFTA's awards are voted on by its members, who experienced games industry staff with a range of backgrounds in development and production. The winners will be announced at the 21st BAFTA Game Awards and will stream live on April 8 at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT.