Warhammer 40k: Space Marine is returning after more than a decade. During The Game Awards, Focus Home Interactive and Saber Interactive announced Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2, a sequel to the third-person shooter first released in 2011.

The new trailer shows everything you'd expect from a Warhammer 40K game: Space Marines, Tyranids, and Chainswords. It will star Titus, an Ultramarines captain and hero of the original game.

"Space Marine may stumble here and there, but manages to remain entertaining from start to finish. For every moment where a character gets stuck on part of the environment, has an animation that breaks, or just randomly pops into the world, I’m left remembering great boss battles and encounters that made me feel like a badass," we wrote in in our original Warhammer 40k: Space Marine review. "It may not be the best or most original action game, but it’s a fine first outing for the franchise, and a rare gem for Warhammer fans."

The new Warhammer 40k: Space Marine will apparently take cues from World War Z, Quake Champions, and other games. But at its heart, it's still the third-person shooter we knew and loved back in the day.

It will release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN

After various teasers have showcased what Square Enix's brand new series, Forspoken, has in store, the latest trailer confirmed its 2022 release date.

Revealed during The Game Awards, Forspoken will be released on May 24, 2022 for PS5 and PC.

We last learned more about Forspoken at this year's Tokyo Game Show, as the developers dove into the magic and parkour of Forspoken's world. Forspoken was originally announced in 2020 as Project Athia, one of the first games revealed for PS5.

Forspoken is one Square Enix is hoping to make an impression with, its stated goal being to include the highest quality visuals in any open world game to date. Forspoken will also be a PS5 console exclusive for at least 2 years.

Check out everything announced at The Game Awards so far.

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After various teasers have showcased what Square Enix's brand new series, Forspoken, has in store, the latest trailer confirmed its 2022 release date.

Revealed during The Game Awards, Forspoken will be released on May 24, 2022 for PS5 and PC.

We last learned more about Forspoken at this year's Tokyo Game Show, as the developers dove into the magic and parkour of Forspoken's world. Forspoken was originally announced in 2020 as Project Athia, one of the first games revealed for PS5.

Forspoken is one Square Enix is hoping to make an impression with, its stated goal being to include the highest quality visuals in any open world game to date. Forspoken will also be a PS5 console exclusive for at least 2 years.

Check out everything announced at The Game Awards so far.

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The Game Awards 2021 have finally arrived, and it not only celebrated the greatest games of the past year, but it also shared a glimpse of the future with world premiere announcements and updates on not only some of the most anticipated titles headed to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, and beyond, but also TV shows and movies based on games.

From The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Ending 5 Experience to Star Wars: Eclipse to a new Wonder Woman game to Alan Wake 2 and so much more, fans of video games were treated to three hours of reveals that hopefully had something for everyone.

There was so much packed into The Game Awards 2021 that you may have missed some of the biggest news, to help ensure you don't miss a thing, we've gathered all the best game reveals from the show below.

The Game Awards 2021 Winners: The Full List

You can check out the full list of all the winners of The Game Awards 2021 here, from Game of the Year to Innovation in Accessibility to Best Narrative and more.

Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss Reveal The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience

Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss helped officially reveal The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine Experience. The best part? It's out now for free for all PS5 and Xbox Series X/S owners!

This experience that was made in partnership with Epic Games and we were able to get our hands on it early to see how it teases the potential of Unreal Engine 5.

Star Wars: Eclipse Is a New Action-Adventure Game From Quantic Dream That Is Set in the High Republic

Star Wars: Eclipse is the first video game set in the High Republic era and is being developed in collaboration between Quantic Dream and Lucasfilm Games. It promises a "multiple-character branching narrative game" and is early in development.

Alan Wake 2 Officially Announced, Will Be Remedy's 'First Survival Horror Game'

Remedy Entertainment fans have finally had their wish granted - Alan Wake 2 is on its way. This new "survival horror" game is going to be, according to Remedy's Sam Lake, a "pretty scary experience." The game is currently slated to be released in 2023.

Wonder Woman Game Announced from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Developers Monolith Productions

WB Games has announced Wonder Woman, a new game from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War's Monolith Productions starring the iconic DC hero. While no release date was given, we did get a cinematic reveal trailer of this new take on Wonder Woman.

New Elden Ring Trailer Premieres Brand New Cinematic Story Trailer

The Game Awards 2021 presented those impatiently waiting for Elden Ring a new story trailer that focuses on a war between demigods who fight to gain control of the Elden Ring. Fortunately for fans, Elden Ring's February 25, 2022, release date is still holding strong.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Shows Off Its First Real Gameplay

After multiple tease trailers, The Game Awards gave us our first real look at gameplay for Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Despite us getting no release date beyond 2022, we get to see how all four playable characters - King Shark, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, and Deadshot - will look in action.

Halo TV Series: First Trailer Gives Us An Up Close Look At Live-Action Master Chief

Master Chief has taken on the greatest threats the galaxy has thrown at him with ease, but now he has to make the jump to TV. The Game Awards 2021 gave us the first trailer for the Halo TV series coming to Paramount+ in 2022. Oh, and for those wondering, Pablo Schreiber will be the one to bring Master Chief to life.

Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga - Giant Siege Gameplay Trailer

Ninja Theory presented a lengthy gameplay trailer for Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga at The Game Awards 2021 and it followed Senua as she led a charge against a giant while dealing with the many voices in her head.

Arc Raiders: Ex-DICE Devs' New Game Is a Co-Op PVE Sci-Fi Shooter

Embark Studios' debut game is called Arc Raiders, a vibrant sci-fi PVE third-person shooter that features three-player co-op and a heavy focus on teamwork. Furthermore, it will be free-to-play when it arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2022.

Forspoken Release Date Announced

Forspoken, the upcoming game from Square Enix featuring an ambitious mix of magic and parkour, will officially be released on May 24, 2022 for PS5 and PC.

Horizon Forbidden West Gameplay Trailer Revealed

While there wasn't much new revealed, the highly-anticipated Horizon Forbidden West received a brand-new gameplay trailer at The Game Awards 2021.

Sonic Frontiers, an 'Open-Zone' Sonic Adventure, Officially Announced

SEGA has officially revealed Sonic Frontiers, a new "open-Zone" Sonic adventure that is set to speed our way in Holiday 2022. While not much more was revealed, we do know that the main locations of the game are called Starfall Islands.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Movie Trailer Finally Reveals Knuckles and Tails

Jim Carrey and Ben Schwartz both helped present the official trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie, and the new footage finally showed the film's take on both Miles "Tails" Prower and Knuckles the Echinda.

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course DLC Release Date Announced

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, the long-awaited DLC expansion, will be released on June 30, 2022. This new experience will feature a new playable character in Ms. Chalice, new levels in the previously undiscovered Inkwell Isle, new weapons, and much more.

Star Trek: Resurgence Is a Post-TNG Game Made by Telltale Veterans

Dramatic Labs, a developer that includes over 20 former Telltale staff, announced Star Trek: Resurgence - a new official Star Trek video game that is being made in collaboration with ViacomCBS. It will be released on PC and consoles in 2022 and the story is set shortly after Star Trek: The Next Generation.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series Is a Prequel Story to the TV Series

Telltale Games has announced that it is working on a video game adaptation of The Expanse, the critically acclaimed sci-fi TV show. This new game is being co-developed by Life Is Strange: True Colors' Deck Nine and will put players in the shoes of Cara Gee's Camina Drummer and will explore locations beyond The Belt.

A Plague Tale: Requiem Gets Brand New Trailer

A Plague Tale: Requiem, the sequel to 2019's A Plague Tale: Innocence, got a new trailer at The Game Awards that reintroduced us to heroes Amicia and Hugo and teased a bit of the new adventure they will be undertaking when the game is released in 2022.

Geoff Keighley Opens The Game Awards With Condemnation of Industry Abuse

The Game Awards host and creator Geoff Keighley began this year's show by calling attention to the ongoing problems of abuse and harassment that have been plaguing the games industry.

Dune: Spice Wars Is a 4X Real-Time Strategy Game

Dune: Spice Wars is a "real-time strategy game with 4X elements based on Frank Herbert's groundbreaking novel Dune" from Shiro games. It is set to be released on PC in Early Access in 2022.

Silent Hill Creator Announces New Game Slitterhead

Bokeh, the new studio founded by Silent Hill creator Keiichrio Toyama, has revealed its first game - Slitterhead - which looks to be just as horrifying as his previous work.

Among Us Vents Into VR

Among Us has already given us plenty of ways to betray those we love the most, and soon we will be able to do all these things in VR. There was no release date given, but we do know that it will be released on PlayStation VR, MetaQuest 2, and Steam.

New Saints Row Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Crazy Stunts and More

Saints Row received a new story and gameplay trailer at The Game Awards 2021 and it showed off some of the wild antics players can get up to while trying to run a new criminal empire. This new Saints Row reboot is set to be released on August 23, 2022.

Ex-BioWare Devs Reveal Fantasy-Victorian Survival Game, Nightingale

Nightingale is a new shared-world survival crafting game from Inflexion Games, a new studio that is comprised of ex-Bioware devs. The game looks to feature first-person combat and a fantastical Victorian setting will be available in Early Access on PC in 2022.

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Trailer Shows Off Chaotic Fantasy Action

Ahead of its March 26, 2022, release date, Gearbox showed off more gameplay from Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.

CrossfireX Is Officially Coming to Xbox on February 10

CrossfireX is an upcoming first-person shooter from Smilegate that just so happens to have a single-player campaign developer by Alan Wake and Control developer Remedy. Alongside a new trailer, it was revealed the game would arrive on Xbox Series X/S on February 10, 2022.

Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak Expansion: New Hub, Monster, and NPC Revealed

The Game Awards pre-show gave its viewers a new look at Monster Hunter Rise's major Sunbreak expansion. This new footage shared more about the brand new hub town, a new monster, and a new NPC players will interact with.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Coming to PC

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will finally arrive on PC, via the Epic Games Store, on December 16, 2021. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade was revealed earlier this year as a PS5 exclusive. In May 2021, it was revealed it would be exclusive to PS5 for at least six months.

Dying Light 2 Cinematic Trailer Shows Off a Terrifying World Infested With Zombies

Dying Light 2 is only a couple of months away, and The Game Awards helped make that wait a little easier with a new cinematic trailer that showed more of its world and characters.

Warhammer Space Marine 2 Announced

After more than a decade, Warhammer Space Marine is back with a new entry. Focus Home Interactive and Saber Interactive officially unveiled Warhammer Space Marine 2 and shared that it will star Titus, captain of the Ultramarines and one of the franchise's most iconic characters.

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Trailer

While Guardians will have to wait until February 2, 2022, to get their hands on Destiny 2's The Witch Queen expansion, The Game Awards gave them another tease of the dangers and adventures to come.

The Zelda-Like Tunic Finally Has a Release Date

Tunic, the upcoming isometric action game that stars an adorable fox, will officially be released on March 16, 2022.

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Announced for PS4, Switch, and PC

The fighting game spinoff Persona 4 Arena Ultimax will be arriving on PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch on March 17, 2022. This game features familiar characters like Chie, Yukiko, Teddie, and more.

Rumbleverse is a New Brawler Take on Battle Royale

Iron Galaxy and Epic Games have Rumbleverse, a new challenger in the battle royale space. In this game, 40 players will drop onto a map and engage in melee brawls to be the last one standing.

DokeV Rockstar Music Video Extended Cut

As a thank you to its fans, Pearl Abyss shared a DokeV music video that featured an in-game dance performance of ROCKSTAR. Choreography for the video was done by 1MILLION Dance Studio.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum: The Untold Story Trailer

The Game Awards 2021 gave Middle-earth fans a new look at The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Is Going Free-to-Play

The battle royale title PUBG: Battlegrounds will move to a free-to-play structure on both PC and consoles beginning on January 12, 2022. There will be a free basic account and a Battlegrounds Plus subscription that will offer more features, including a Ranked mode, for a one-time fee of $12.99.

Babylon's Fall Release Date Announced, Requires Constant Internet Connection to Play

Alongside a brand new trailer, PlatinumGames revealed that Babylon's Fall will be released on March 3, 2022. Players will need to ascend and conquer an enemy-filled Babylon as a Sentinel - a warrior who is bonded with special equipment known as Gideon Coffins.

Tchia - Release Window Trailer

Tchia is a game that is inspired by New Caledonia and is one that lets your soul jump into animals, and The Game Awards 2021 gave us a new glimpse of it in motion. This charming-looking title will be released in Spring 2022.

Annapurna Reveals Thirsty Suitors, an Action RPG About Skating and Dating

Falcon Age developer Today and publisher Annapurna have announced a new RPG called Thirsty Suitors - a story-driven adventure about dealing with your messy past, managing a family life and dating, and also just being awesome skateboarding around town.

Have a Nice Death Mixes Roguelike Action With Workplace Comedy

Have a Nice Death is a new hand-drawn roguelike 2D action game that will be released on Steam Early Access in March 2022. This upcoming game was consulted on by Dead Cells creator Sébastien Bénard and, while its action looks similar to Dead Cells, it also has a bit of an unexpected workplace comedy twist.

Somerville Trailer Shows More of the Sci-Fi Adventure From the Creator of Inside

Somerville, a new sci-fi game from Jumpship Studio, received a new trailer at The Game Awards 2021. As if you needed any more convincing, Jumpship Studio was co-founded by Chris Olsen and Dino Patti, who previously founded Limbo and Inside's Playdead.

Planet of Lana - An Off-Earth Odyssey Trailer

Planet of Lana - an Off-Earth Odyssey is set to arrive in 2022 and is a sci-fi adventure game from Wishfully. It also features music composed by The Last Guardian's Takeshi Furukawa.

King of Fighters XV Reveals Krohnen and a Second Open Beta Test for PS4 and PS5

Alongside announcing Krohnen for King of Fighters XV, it was also revealed that the upcoming fighter will have a second open beta test on PS4 and PS5.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Online Multiplayer Horror Game Announced

Fans of Leatherface are in for a treat, as Gun Interactive and Sumo Nottingham have announced The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - an online multiplayer horror game.

Homeworld 3 Announced for Q4 2022

Homeworld 3 has been announced and the news comes nearly two decades after the franchise's last entry. It is set to be released in Q4 2022.

GTFO Has Left Early Access and the Full Version Is Available Now

The four-player survival shooter GTFO has officially left early access and the full version of the game is available now. To celebrate, a new trailer was revealed for the full release of the game.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt - The Game Awards 2021 Trailer

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt is a free-to-play battle royale game that will be released on PS5 and PC in Spring 2022, and The Game Awards presented us with a new trailer.

The Alternate History Game Steelrising Gets a New Cinematic Trailer

Steelrising, a new alternate history game that is set during the French Revolution, got a new trailer at The Game Awards 2021. In this timeline, King Louis XVI built an army of robots to stop the revolution.

Metal: Hellsinger - Gods of Metal Trailer

Metal: Hellsinger is an upcoming rhythm shooter game that features music from such bands as Arch Enemy, Soilwork, Trivium, and more. It will be released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2022.

Evil West Gameplay Trailer Revealed

Flying Wild Hog is an upcoming third-person action game that tasks players ith one mission - "Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero."

Google Play Games Brings Mobile Games to PC in 2022

Google has announced that it will be bringing its Android gaming service to PC in 2022, allowing players to play seamlessly between their PCs and mobile devices.

Spotify Reveals Console Gamers' Favorite Music This Year

As part of The Game Awards 2021, Spotify unveiled which music console players have been listening to the most in 2021. Doja Cat and Juice WRLD were the most-streamed female and male artists, respectively, and Polo G's RAPSTAR was the most listened-to song.

Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

At The Game Awards, Sega officially revealed the next big Sonic game, Sonic Frontiers, which boasts the series’ first “open-zone-inspired” gameplay.

Sonic Frontiers is being developed by Sega’s Sonic Team Japan and led by producer Sachiko Kawamura and director Morio Kishimoto. Sonic Frontiers promises a new type of Sonic experience where players will be free to explore an open world.

“Sonic Frontiers is a huge leap forward for the franchise, delivering an evolved gameplay experience that can be enjoyed by longtime Sonic fans and action-adventure enthusiasts alike,” says Sonic Team USA creative officer Takashi Iizuka. “[W]e’ve created an all-new style of gameplay experience for Sonic the Hedgehog, where players will be able to explore lush and expansive landscapes with Sonic’s signature speed and abilities.”

Check out the screenshot gallery of some of the open zones below.

Sonic Frontiers is targeting a late 2022 release on both current and next-gen consoles. The main locations are called Starfall Islands, but aside from the new open-ended structure details about Sonic Frontiers are still under wraps.

This isn’t the only Sonic announcement from The Game Awards. The first trailer for Sonic 2 The Movie premiered tonight as well with Tails and Knuckles joining Sonic in his fight against Robotnik.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

At The Game Awards, Sega officially revealed the next big Sonic game, Sonic Frontiers, which boasts the series’ first “open-zone-inspired” gameplay.

Sonic Frontiers is being developed by Sega’s Sonic Team Japan and led by producer Sachiko Kawamura and director Morio Kishimoto. Sonic Frontiers promises a new type of Sonic experience where players will be free to explore an open world.

“Sonic Frontiers is a huge leap forward for the franchise, delivering an evolved gameplay experience that can be enjoyed by longtime Sonic fans and action-adventure enthusiasts alike,” says Sonic Team USA creative officer Takashi Iizuka. “[W]e’ve created an all-new style of gameplay experience for Sonic the Hedgehog, where players will be able to explore lush and expansive landscapes with Sonic’s signature speed and abilities.”

Check out the screenshot gallery of some of the open zones below.

Sonic Frontiers is targeting a late 2022 release on both current and next-gen consoles. The main locations are called Starfall Islands, but aside from the new open-ended structure details about Sonic Frontiers are still under wraps.

This isn’t the only Sonic announcement from The Game Awards. The first trailer for Sonic 2 The Movie premiered tonight as well with Tails and Knuckles joining Sonic in his fight against Robotnik.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Studio MDHR has announced that Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, the expansion DLC for the critically acclaimed Cuphead, will be released on June 30, 2022.

The long-awaited release date was announced at The Game Awards 2021, and accompanied by a new trailer for The Delicious Last Course. On June 30, 2022, the expansion will be made available on all platforms Cuphead is available on; Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG.

The expansion will feature Ms. Chalice - better known to Cuphead veterans as Legendary Chalice - as a new playable character, who comes with a modified moveset and new abilities. Ms. Chalice can be used not only in the DLC, but also the original Cuphead levels, too.

The DLC’s levels will take you to a previously undiscovered Inkwell Isle, where new weapons and magical charms will help you take on the new bosses and help Chef Saltbaker.

“As with so many of our fellow developers, creating games during these unique times has brought with it a host of challenges, and we’re so grateful to our Cuphead community for their patience and excitement as we’ve pushed to make The Delicious Last Course a true high watermark of the studio’s art, design, and animation,” said Studio MDHR co-director, Chad Moldenhauer.

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course has been delayed a number of times, first in 2019 and then again in 2020 amidst pandemic conditions.

In other Cuphead news, a TV show based on the game is coming to Netflix. And for more, check out the developers reacting to a blisteringly fast 23 minute Cuphead speedrun.

Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.

Studio MDHR has announced that Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, the expansion DLC for the critically acclaimed Cuphead, will be released on June 30, 2022.

The long-awaited release date was announced at The Game Awards 2021, and accompanied by a new trailer for The Delicious Last Course. On June 30, 2022, the expansion will be made available on all platforms Cuphead is available on; Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG.

The expansion will feature Ms. Chalice - better known to Cuphead veterans as Legendary Chalice - as a new playable character, who comes with a modified moveset and new abilities. Ms. Chalice can be used not only in the DLC, but also the original Cuphead levels, too.

The DLC’s levels will take you to a previously undiscovered Inkwell Isle, where new weapons and magical charms will help you take on the new bosses and help Chef Saltbaker.

“As with so many of our fellow developers, creating games during these unique times has brought with it a host of challenges, and we’re so grateful to our Cuphead community for their patience and excitement as we’ve pushed to make The Delicious Last Course a true high watermark of the studio’s art, design, and animation,” said Studio MDHR co-director, Chad Moldenhauer.

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course has been delayed a number of times, first in 2019 and then again in 2020 amidst pandemic conditions.

In other Cuphead news, a TV show based on the game is coming to Netflix. And for more, check out the developers reacting to a blisteringly fast 23 minute Cuphead speedrun.

Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.

While The Game Awards 2021 looks forward by featuring some of the biggest announcements and reveals in the world of video games, it is also a time to celebrate the incredible games that this past year so special.

From Game of the Year to Innovation in Accessibility to Best Narrative, there were a ton of categories that highlighted games of all types that all deserve recognition for what they accomplished. However, only one game could win each category, and we've listed all the winners of The Game Awards 2021 below.

In addition to gathering all the winners in this article, we've also rounded up all the biggest news and announcements from The Game Awards 2021, and you can check that out here.

Game of the Year

Recognizing a game that delivers the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields.

• Deathloop
• It Takes Two - WINNER
• Metroid Dread
• Psychonauts 2
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• Resident Evil Village

Best Game Direction

Awarded for outstanding creative vision and innovation in game direction and design.

• Deathloop - WINNER
• It Takes Two
• Returnal
• Psychonauts 2
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Best Narrative

For outstanding storytelling and narrative development in a game.

• Deathloop
• It Takes Two
• Life is Strange: True Colors
• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - WINNER
• Psychonauts 2

Best Art Direction

For outstanding creative and/or technical achievement in artistic design and animation.

• Deathloop - WINNER
• Kena: Bridge of Spirits
• Psychonauts 2
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• The Artful Escape

Best Score/Music

For outstanding music, inclusive of score, original song and/or licensed soundtrack.

• Cyberpunk 2077
• Deathloop
• Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 - WINNER
• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
• The Artful Escape

Best Audio Design

Recognizing the best in-game audio and sound design.

• Deathloop
• Forza Horizon 5 - WINNER
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• Resident Evil Village
• Returnal

Best Performance

Awarded to an individual for voice-over acting, motion and/or performance capture.

• Erika Mori, Life is Strange
• Giancarlo Esposito, Far Cry 6
• Jason E. Kelley, Deathloop
• Maggie Robertson, Resident Evil Village - WINNER
• Ozioama Akagha, Deathloop

Games for Impact

For a thought-provoking game with a pro-social meaning or message.

• Before Your Eyes
• Boyfriend Dungeon
• Chicory: A Colorful Tale
• Life is Strange: True Colors - WINNER
• No Longer Home

Best Ongoing Game

Awarded to a game for outstanding development of ongoing content that evolves the player experience over time.

• Apex Legends
• Call of Duty: War Zone
• Final Fantasy XIV Online - WINNER
• Fortnite
• Genshin Impact

Best Indie Game

For outstanding creative and technical achievement in a game made outside the traditional publisher system.

• 12 Minutes
• Death's Door
• Kena: Bridge of Spirits - WINNER
• Inscryption
• Loop Hero

Best Debut Indie Game

For the best debut game created by a new independent studio.

• Kena: Bridge of Spirits - WINNER
• Sable
• The Artful Escape
• The Forgotten City
• Valheim

Best Mobile Game

For the best game playable on a mobile device.

• Fantasian
• Genshin Impact - WINNER
• League of Legends
• MARVEL Future Revolution
• Pokemon Unite

Best Community Support

Recognizing a game for outstanding community support, transparency and responsiveness, inclusive of social media activity and game updates/patches.

• Apex Legends: Escape
• Destiny 2: Beyond Light
• Final Fantasy XIV Online - WINNER
• Fortnite
• No Man's Sky

Best VR/AR Game

For the best game experience playable in virtual or augmented reality, irrespective of platform.

• Hitman III
• I Expect You to Die 2
• Lone Echo II
• Resident Evil 4 - WINNER
• Sniper Elite VR

Innovation in Accessibility

Recognizing software and/or hardware that is pushing the medium forward by adding
features, technology and content to help games be played and enjoyed by an even wider audience.

• Far Cry 6
• Forza Horizon 5 - WINNER
• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• The Vale: Shadow of the Crown

Best Action Game

For the best game in the action genre focused primarily on combat.

• Back 4 Blood
• Chivalry II
• Deathloop
• Far Cry 6
• Returnal - WINNER

Best Action/Adventure Game

For the best action/adventure game, combining combat with traversal and puzzle solving.

• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
• Metroid Dread - WINNER
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• Resident Evil Village
• Psychonauts 2

Best RPG

For the best game designed with rich player character customization and progression, including massively multiplayer experiences.

• Cyberpunk 2077
• Monster Hunter Rise
• Scarlet Nexus
• Shin Megami Tensei V
• Tales of Arise - WINNER

Best Fighting Game

For the best game designed primarily around head-to-head combat.

• Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
• Guilty Gear -Strive- - WINNER
• Melty Blood: Type Lumina
• Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
• Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown

Best Family Game

For the best game appropriate for family play, irrespective of genre or platform.

• It Takes Two - WINNER
• Mario Party Superstars
• New Pokémon Snap
• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
• WarioWare: Get It Together!

Best Sports/Racing Game

For the best traditional and non-traditional sports and racing game.

• F1 2021
• Fifa 22
• Hot Wheels Unleashed
• Forza Horizon 5 - WINNER
• Riders Republic

Best SIM/Strategy Game

Best game focused on real time or turn-based simulation or strategy gameplay, irrespective of platform.

• Age of Empires IV - WINNER
• Evil Genius 2: World Domination
• Humankind
• Inscryption
• Microsoft Flight Simulator

Best Multiplayer Game

For outstanding online multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op and massively multiplayer experiences, irrespective of game genre or platform.

• Back 4 Blood
• It Takes Two - WINNER
• Knockout City
• Monster Hunter Rise
• New World
• Valheim

Content Creator of the Year

For a streamer or content creator who has made an important and positive impact on the community in 2021.

• Dream - WINNER
• Fuslie
• Gaules
• Ibai
• TheGrefg

Best Esports Athlete

The esports athlete judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021, irrespective of game.

• Chris "Simp" Lehr
• Heo "ShowMaker" Su
• Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov
• Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev - WINNER
• Tyson "TenZ" Ngo

Best Esports Coach

The esports coach judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021.

• Airat "Silent" Gaziev
• Andrey "ENGH" Sholokhov
• Andrii "B1ad3" Horodenskyi
• James "Crowder" Crowder
• Kim "kkOma" Jeong-gyun - WINNER

Best Esports Event

Recognizing an event (across single or multiple days) that delivered a
best-of-class experience for participants and the broadcast audience.

• The International 2021
• 2021 League of Legends World Championship - WINNER
• Valorant Champions Tour: Stage 2 Masters
• PGL Major Stockholm 2021
• PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2020

Best Esports Game

For the game that has delivered the best overall esports experience to
players (inclusive of tournaments, community support and content
updates), irrespective of genre or platform.

• Call of Duty
• CS:GO
• DOTA2
• League of Legends - WINNER
• Valorant

Best Esports Team

Recognizing a specific esports team (not the full organization) judged the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021.

• Atlanta FaZe, Call of Duty
• DWG KIA, League of Legends
• Natus Vincere, CS:GO - WINNER
• Team Spirit, DOTA2
• Sentinels, Valorant

Most Anticipated Game

Recognizing an announced game that has demonstrably illustrated potential to push the gaming medium forward.

• Elden Ring - WINNER
• God of War: Ragnarok
• Horizon Forbidden West
• The Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Starfield

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While The Game Awards 2021 looks forward by featuring some of the biggest announcements and reveals in the world of video games, it is also a time to celebrate the incredible games that this past year so special.

The Game Awards 2021 is taking place right now, and this page will be updated with all the winners of the night.

Game of the Year

Recognizing a game that delivers the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields.

• Deathloop
• It Takes Two
• Metroid Dread
• Psychonauts 2
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• Resident Evil Village

Best Game Direction

Awarded for outstanding creative vision and innovation in game direction and design.

• Deathloop
• It Takes Two
• Returnal
• Psychonauts 2
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Best Narrative

For outstanding storytelling and narrative development in a game.

• Deathloop
• It Takes Two
• Life is Strange: True Colors
• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - WINNER
• Psychonauts 2

Best Art Direction

For outstanding creative and/or technical achievement in artistic design and animation.

• Deathloop - WINNER
• Kena: Bridge of Spirits
• Psychonauts 2
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• The Artful Escape

Best Score/Music

For outstanding music, inclusive of score, original song and/or licensed soundtrack.

• Cyberpunk 2077
• Deathloop
• Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 - WINNER
• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
• The Artful Escape

Best Audio Design

Recognizing the best in-game audio and sound design.

• Deathloop
• Forza Horizon 5 - WINNER
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• Resident Evil Village
• Returnal

Best Performance

Awarded to an individual for voice-over acting, motion and/or performance capture.

• Erika Mori, Life is Strange
• Giancarlo Esposito, Far Cry 6
• Jason E. Kelley, Deathloop
• Maggie Robertson, Resident Evil Village - WINNER
• Ozioama Akagha, Deathloop

Games for Impact

For a thought-provoking game with a pro-social meaning or message.

• Before Your Eyes
• Boyfriend Dungeon
• Chicory: A Colorful Tale
• Life is Strange: True Colors - WINNER
• No Longer Home

Best Ongoing Game

Awarded to a game for outstanding development of ongoing content that evolves the player experience over time.

• Apex Legends
• Call of Duty: War Zone
• Final Fantasy XIV Online
• Fortnite
• Genshin Impact

Best Indie Game

For outstanding creative and technical achievement in a game made outside the traditional publisher system.

• 12 Minutes
• Death's Door
• Kena: Bridge of Spirits - WINNER
• Inscryption
• Loop Hero

Best Debut Indie Game

For the best debut game created by a new independent studio.

• Kena: Bridge of Spirits - WINNER
• Sable
• The Artful Escape
• The Forgotten City
• Valheim

Best Mobile Game

For the best game playable on a mobile device.

• Fantasian
• Genshin Impact - WINNER
• League of Legends
• MARVEL Future Revolution
• Pokemon Unite

Best Community Support

Recognizing a game for outstanding community support, transparency and responsiveness, inclusive of social media activity and game updates/patches.

• Apex Legends: Escape
• Destiny 2: Beyond Light
• Final Fantasy XIV Online
• Fortnite
• No Man's Sky

Best VR/AR Game

For the best game experience playable in virtual or augmented reality, irrespective of platform.

• Hitman III
• I Expect You to Die 2
• Lone Echo II
• Resident Evil 4
• Sniper Elite VR

Innovation in Accessibility

Recognizing software and/or hardware that is pushing the medium forward by adding
features, technology and content to help games be played and enjoyed by an even wider audience.

• Far Cry 6
• Forza Horizon 5
• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• The Vale: Shadow of the Crown

Best Action Game

For the best game in the action genre focused primarily on combat.

• Back 4 Blood
• Chivalry II
• Deathloop
• Far Cry 6
• Returnal - WINNER

Best Action/Adventure Game

For the best action/adventure game, combining combat with traversal and puzzle solving.

• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
• Metroid Dread
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• Resident Evil Village
• Psychonauts 2

Best RPG

For the best game designed with rich player character customization and progression, including massively multiplayer experiences.

• Cyberpunk 2077
• Monster Hunter Rise
• Scarlet Nexus
• Shin Megami Tensei V
• Tales of Arise - WINNER

Best Fighting Game

For the best game designed primarily around head-to-head combat.

• Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
• Guilty Gear -Strive-
• Melty Blood: Type Lumina
• Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
• Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown

Best Family Game

For the best game appropriate for family play, irrespective of genre or platform.

• It Takes Two
• Mario Party Superstars
• New Pokémon Snap
• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
• WarioWare: Get It Together!

Best Sports/Racing Game

For the best traditional and non-traditional sports and racing game.

• F1 2021
• Fifa 22
• Hot Wheels Unleashed
• Forza Horizon 5
• Riders Republic

Best SIM/Strategy Game

Best game focused on real time or turn-based simulation or strategy gameplay, irrespective of platform.

• Age of Empires IV
• Evil Genius 2: World Domination
• Humankind
• Inscryption
• Microsoft Flight Simulator

Best Multiplayer Game

For outstanding online multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op and massively multiplayer experiences, irrespective of game genre or platform.

• Back 4 Blood
• It Takes Two - WINNER
• Knockout City
• Monster Hunter Rise
• New World
• Valheim

Content Creator of the Year

For a streamer or content creator who has made an important and positive impact on the community in 2021.

• Dream - WINNER
• Fuslie
• Gaules
• Ibai
• TheGrefg

Best Esports Athlete

The esports athlete judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021, irrespective of game.

• Chris "Simp" Lehr
• Heo "ShowMaker" Su
• Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov
• Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev - WINNER
• Tyson "TenZ" Ngo

Best Esports Coach

The esports coach judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021.

• Airat "Silent" Gaziev
• Andrey "ENGH" Sholokhov
• Andrii "B1ad3" Horodenskyi
• James "Crowder" Crowder
• Kim "kkOma" Jeong-gyun - WINNER

Best Esports Event

Recognizing an event (across single or multiple days) that delivered a
best-of-class experience for participants and the broadcast audience.

• The International 2021
• 2021 League of Legends World Championship - WINNER
• Valorant Champions Tour: Stage 2 Masters
• PGL Major Stockholm 2021
• PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2020

Best Esports Game

For the game that has delivered the best overall esports experience to
players (inclusive of tournaments, community support and content
updates), irrespective of genre or platform.

• Call of Duty
• CS:GO
• DOTA2
• League of Legends
• Valorant

Best Esports Team

Recognizing a specific esports team (not the full organization) judged the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021.

• Atlanta FaZe, Call of Duty
• DWG KIA, League of Legends
• Natus Vincere, CS:GO - WINNER
• Team Spirit, DOTA2
• Sentinels, Valorant

Most Anticipated Game

Recognizing an announced game that has demonstrably illustrated potential to push the gaming medium forward.

• Elden Ring
• God of War: Ragnarok
• Horizon Forbidden West
• The Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Starfield

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