The Game Awards for 2024 is finally here, and this year features an exciting lineup of games. Read on to learn more about the event and its schedule, and its various announcements.
The Game Awards 2024 Announcements
The Game Awards 2024 Winners
The Game Awards 2024 Announcements
Borderlands 4 Reveals Gameplay and Newest Trailer
Borderlands 4 debuted its gameplay trailer, as well as confirming its release window in 2025. During TGA 2024, 2K and Gearbox revealed first looks of Borderlands 4, as well as introducing The Timekeeper, a dictator who keeps the masses oppressed. Borderlands 4 also featured its skill trees, how players travel between zones seamlessly, traversal mechanics, free-form combat, and exploration mechanics.
Mafia: The Old Country Releases Summer 2025
Mafia: The Old Country confirmed a Summer 2025 release window for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game also revealed story and gameplay details, introducing a character named Enzo Favara. The game follows the story of organized mafia crime in early 1900s Italy.
Splitgate 2 Releases in 2025
Splitgate 2 confirms a release window set in 2025, as well as revealing gameplay details and extended looks. The game showed off its different area levels and fast-paced portal-hopping shooting gameplay. The game is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S at launch.
One Move Away Confirms 2025 Release
One Move Away announces that it is launching on Steam and consoles sometime in 2025! Demo sign-ups are available on the game’s official website. It is announced as a narrative-driven first-person puzzle solving game available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S at launch.
Slay The Spire 2 Early Access Still Scheduled For 2025!
The sequel to one of the most popular roguelike deckbuilders, Slay The Spire 2, confirms its Early Access release in 2025. In Slay The Spire 2, players take control of characters simply known as Slayers, aspirants driven by unique motives to reach the top of the mysterious Spire.
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound Announced for Summer 2025
The arcade beat-em-up legend returns! Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound has officially been announced during TGA 2024 and is set to launch in Summer 2025. Developed by The Game Kitchen, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound dives into an untold chapter in the Ninja Gaiden saga, following Kenji Mozu, a young ninja from the Hayabusa Village who rises to challenge after a terrifying army poses threat to the village.
Longleaf Valley Now Available on iOS and Android!
Answer the call of nature in Longleaf Valley, a mobile game with a mission of protection and conservation, now available on iOS and Android.
Team Ico Reveals Latest Untitled Project with New Trailer
From the creators of Ico and the legendary Shadow of the Colossus, formerly disbanded studio Team Ico comes back together to bring an exciting upcoming game known as Project: Robot. Project: Robot debuted its trailer, showing off a world run with colossal mecha technology.
Squid Game Season 2 Gets a Spotlight at TGA 2024
The game is far from over! The highly anticipated second season of the hit Netflix series Squid Game premieres on December 26, 2024.
Post Malone’s Murder Circus Event is Live Now on Hunt Showdown 1896!
The Post Malone’s Murder Circus event is live now in Hunt: Showdown 1896, a competitive first-person shooter game by Crytek, available on Steam. Murder Circus Event is playable from December 12, 2024, to February 10, 2025.
New Season of MH Now Lets You Wield the Switch Axe!
The new season of MH Now has just been announced! Encounter monsters like the Tigrex, Lagombi, and more! The next update also includes the Switch Axe as a new weapon type to use in your hunts. The new season of MH Now Roars From The Whirlwind starts today!
Dave the Diver In the Jungle
Dave the Diver is headed for the jungle in the upcoming DLC, In The Jungle! It’s slated for a release in late 2025, and follows Dave and his gang into the depths of the jungle for more fish-catching fun!
Secret Level’s Shadow Labyrinth Revealed for 2025 Release
Prepare to embrace the darkness and navigate the shadows of an endless maze in Shadow Labyrinth, arriving in 2025!
Steel Paws is Coming to Mobile in 2025
Steel Paws from Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki is coming to mobile platforms in 2025!
Tales of the Shire is Coming in March 25, 2025
Tales of the Shire is a cozy life sim game set in the charming world of Middle-earth, where you can explore its idyllic corners. Mark your calendar for its release on March 25, 2025!
Split Fiction from Hazelight Studios Comes Out March 6, 2025
Josef Fares comes to TGA 2024 with another co-op game in Split Fiction, releasing on March 6, 2025!
Helldivers 2 Teases The Illuminate
Helldivers 2 announced the Omens of Tyranny update which brings a new enemy faction along with the Illuminate invasion angle. A new trailer for Omens of Tyranny was shown during the awards show, featuring the new enemy faction, vehicles, and other details.
First Ever Game Changer Award Handed at TGA 2024
The first ever Game Changer award was awarded to Amir Satvat, who is recognized for his contribution to supporting workers in the gaming industry. Amir helped place nearly 3,000 people in jobs. Satvat received the award during a time when the gaming industry saw waves of layoffs.
Solo Leveling: Arise Available on Steam Wishlist
Solo Leveling: Arise announced a new episode in store as well as being available to be wishlisted on Steam.
Palworld’s Feybreak Update Trailer Released
Palworld released a new trailer for the upcoming Feybreak update, coming on December 23rd, 2024. Feybreak promises a massive new island to explore, new Pals to meet, new weapons to craft, new buildings, new mechanics, and a new Faction Leader to take down!
Winter is Coming for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad in 2025
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad releases some time in 2025! We’ll be sure to update this article when more information is available, so check back later for more!
Dungeon and Fighter: Arad Comes to Consoles, PC, and Mobile
Dungeon and Fighter: Arad was announced to be coming to consoles, PC, and mobile! We’ll be sure to update this article when more information is available, so check back later for more!
Honkai Star Rail Released Trailer For Version 3.0 Coming In January
Honkai: Star Rail revealed the trailer for Version 3.0, Amphoreus The Eternal Land. This update is set for a January release, and will introduce several new characters and story content. We’ll be sure to update this article when more information is available, so check back later for more!
Zenless Zone Zero Teases Version 1.4 With New Character
Zenless Zone Zero TGA trailer introduces Astra, the gorgeous songbird of New Eridu, as well as another mysterious character who seems to be wary of the celebrity. This trailer was revealed ahead of the upcoming Version 1.4 patch titled A Storm of Falling Stars which is set to launch on December 18, 2024.
LEGO Fortnite Becomes LEGO Fortnite Odyssey with the New Storm Chasers Update!
Gear up for an epic adventure with the LEGO Fortnite: Storm Chasers update, now available in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey as of December 10, 2024. Dive in and embrace the storm!
PlayStation and Naughty Dog Announce New IP “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet”
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a new action game IP from Naughty Dog and developers behind games such as Crash Bandicoot and Uncharted, is announced to come to PlayStation, with more information getting revealed soon.
Okami 2 To Start Development Under Original Director
Okami’s sequel is in the works, and the project is helmed by none other than Hideki Kamiya, who was the director of the original 2006 title. Amaterasu and friends return for another thrilling adventure set in a unique Japanese-style ink-like world.
Crimson Desert Coming Late 2025
Follow Kliff and the Greymanes on their epic journey to save the continent of Pywel from further destruction. Open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert is slated for a global release in late 2025 on console and PC.
Dispatch Unveils First Teaser
From the same people that brought you Tales from the Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us, comes superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch! Choices matter in this choose-your-own-adventure title with a side of management as you work with a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes while balancing everything else on the side.
Den of Wolves Coming Soon In Early Access
10 Chambers (PAYDAY: The Heist, PAYDAY 2, GTFO) unveils their new techno-thriller co-op heist FPS game Den of Wolves! Gather up your friends and head to the streets of Midway City as you work together and operate as criminals-for-hire for corporations that dominate the metro. The game is set for Early Access release sometime in the future.
Sonic Racing: Crossworlds Coming Soon On Consoles And PC
A new Sonic racing game titled Sonic Racing: Crossworlds is coming soon to consoles and PC. New roads await our heroes as they rev their engines up and ride. There is no set release date timeframe as of yet, so stay tuned for updates!
Screamer Gets Modern Remake In 2026
Retro PC racing game Screamer gets a modern revival with a huge touch up, coming out in 2026 on consoles and PC. Milestone Team unveils the cinematic, cyberpunk-styled trailer in the event, showcasing a new look for the racing title.
Stage Fright Is Overcooked! Devs’ Newest Co-op Game
The creators of Overcooked! announced their newest two-player co-op game called Stage Fright. Pair up with a friend and go on an amazing adventure of two different world views where you will both explore, solve escape rooms, overcome obstacles, and along the way, unravel an ancient mystery!
Onimusha Makes A Return After 20 Years
The Onimusha series reawakens with the newest title coming up real soon in 2026! Onimusha: Way of the Sword is bringing back its engaging hack-and-slash gameplay with epic swordfights as you forge the path of the samurai. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
The Witcher 4 Welcomes Ciri As Its New Protagonist
The Witcher 4 just dropped its cinematic reveal trailer! A new saga begins for the critically acclaimed The Witcher series, with Geralt of Rivia’s daughter Ciri taking the helm. Embark on a journey through a vivid dark fantasy world as professional monster slayer Ciri and view the world through her eyes.
STEEL HUNTERS Reveals Gameplay Trailer, Opens PC Beta
Free-to-play PvPvE shooter STEEL HUNTERS unveiled its gameplay trailer, showing snippets and examples of thrilling matches as players fight to collect rare loot on an abandoned Earth. Only one can come out on top. The game has also opened to the public its limited-time PC Beta phase, available to play from December 12 to December 22, 2024.
Turok: Origins Coming Soon To PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Play either solo or with friends as the legendary Turok warriors in Turok: Origins to face off against both ferocious dinosaurs and a looming alien threat that seeks to annihilate human life from the galaxy. Go on an epic journey through the planets, and unravel long-hidden mysteries that will lead you to the path of saving humanity. While there is no release date as of writing, Turok: Origins is confirmed to come out on console and PC.
Warframe: 1999 Reveals Official Gameplay Trailer Ahead of Launch
Warframe: 1999 dropped a new official gameplay trailer, giving players a sneak peek into the mechanics they’ll be working with once the game launches. The title is set to release on all platforms today, December 13th.
Kyora Reveals First Ever Trailer
The creators of Core Keeper are coming out with a new mystical multiplayer sandbox adventure where every single pixel is yours to change! Journey into an unexpected and procedurally-generated open world either solo or with up to 8 friends.
The First Berserker: Khazan Slated For Launch On March 27, 2025
The First Berserker: Khazan is set for release on March 27, 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. This action RPG puts players into the shoes of the titular Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death and is now out for vengeance.
The Outer Worlds 2 Coming in 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 is coming to players in 2025. The long-awaited sequel to the comedic first title will surely bring two times more content and is two times bigger than the last!
The Game Awards 2024 Winners
Best Sim/Strategy Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Best game focused on real-time or turn-based simulation or strategy gameplay, irrespective of platform. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Frostpunk 2 🏆
⚫︎ Age of Mythology: Retold ⚫︎ Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess ⚫︎ Manor Lords ⚫︎ Unicorn Overlord |
Best Game Direction
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Awarded for outstanding creative vision and innovation in game direction and design. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Astro Bot 🏆
⚫︎ Balatro ⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong ⚫︎ Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree ⚫︎ Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth ⚫︎ Metaphor: ReFantazio |
Best Art Direction
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For outstanding creative and/or technical achievement in artistic design and animation. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Metaphor: ReFantazio 🏆
⚫︎ Astro Bot ⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong ⚫︎ Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree ⚫︎ NEVA |
Best Community Support
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Recognizing a game for outstanding community support, transparency and responsiveness, inclusive of social media activity and game updates/patches. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Baldur’s Gate 3 🏆
⚫︎ Final Fantasy XIV ⚫︎ Fortnite ⚫︎ Helldivers 2 ⚫︎ No Man’s Sky |
Best Multiplayer Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For outstanding online multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op and massively multiplayer experiences, irrespective of game genre or platform. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Helldivers 2 🏆
⚫︎ Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 ⚫︎ Super Mario Party Jamboree ⚫︎ Tekken 8 ⚫︎ Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 |
Most Anticipated Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Recognizing an announced game that has demonstrably illustrated potential to push the gaming medium forward. | ⚫︎ 🏆Grand Theft Auto VI 🏆
⚫︎ Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ⚫︎ Ghost of Yōtei ⚫︎ Metroid Prime 4: Beyond ⚫︎ Monster Hunter Wilds |
Best Action Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For the best game in the action genre focused primarily on combat. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Black Myth: Wukong 🏆
⚫︎ Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 ⚫︎ Helldivers 2 ⚫︎ Stellar Blade ⚫︎ Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 |
Best Fighting Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For the best game designed primarily around head-to-head combat. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Tekken 8 🏆
⚫︎ Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO ⚫︎ Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising ⚫︎ Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics ⚫︎ MultiVersus |
Best VR / AR
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For the best game experience playable in virtual or augmented reality, irrespective of platform. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Batman Arkham Shadow 🏆
⚫︎ Arizona Sunshine Remake ⚫︎ Asgard’s Wrath 2 ⚫︎ Metal: Hellsinger VR ⚫︎ Metro Awakening |
Best Esports Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| 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. | ⚫︎ 🏆 League of Legends 🏆
⚫︎ Counter-Strike 2 ⚫︎ DOTA 2 ⚫︎ Mobile Legends: Bang Bang ⚫︎ Valorant |
Best Esports Athlete
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| The esports athlete judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2024, irrespective of game. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Faker 🏆
⚫︎ 33 ⚫︎ Aleksib ⚫︎ Chovy ⚫︎ Zywoo ⚫︎ Zmjjkk |
Best Esports Team
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Recognizing a specific esports team (not the full organization) judged the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2024. | ⚫︎ 🏆 T1 🏆
⚫︎ Bilibili Gaming ⚫︎ Gen.G ⚫︎ Navi ⚫︎ Team Liquid |
Games For Impact
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For a thought-provoking game with a pro-social meaning or message. | ⚫︎ 🏆 NEVA 🏆
⚫︎ Closer The Distace ⚫︎ Indika ⚫︎ Life is Strange: Double Exposure ⚫︎ Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 ⚫︎ Tales of Kenzera: ZAU |
Innovation in Accessibility
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| 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. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 🏆
⚫︎ Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 ⚫︎ Diablo IV ⚫︎ Dragon Age: The Veilguard ⚫︎ Star Wars Outlaws |
Best Family Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For the best game appropriate for family play, irrespective of genre or platform. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Astro Bot 🏆
⚫︎ Princess Peach: Showtime ⚫︎ Super Mario Party Jamboree ⚫︎ The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ⚫︎ The Plucky Squire |
Best Performance
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Awarded to an individual for voice-over acting, motion and/or performance capture. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Melina Juergens, Sensua’s Saga: Hellblade II 🏆
⚫︎ Briana White, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ⚫︎ Hannah Telle, Life is Strange: Double Exposure ⚫︎ Humberly Gonzales, Star Wars Outlaws ⚫︎ Luke Roberts, Silent Hill 2 |
Best Debut Indie Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For the best debut game created by a new independent studio. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Balatro 🏆
⚫︎ Animal Well ⚫︎ Manor Lords ⚫︎ Pacific Drive ⚫︎ The Plucky Squire |
Best Ongoing Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Awarded to a game for outstanding development of ongoing content that evolves the player experience over time. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Helldivers 2 🏆
⚫︎ Diablo IV ⚫︎ Final Fantasy XIV ⚫︎ Fortnite ⚫︎ Destiny 2 |
Best Adaptation
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Recognizing outstanding creative work that faithfully and authentically adapts a video game to another entertainment medium. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Fallout 🏆
⚫︎ Arcane ⚫︎ Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft ⚫︎ Knuckles ⚫︎ Like a Dragon: Yakuza |
Best Action/Adventure Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For the best action/adventure game, combining combat with traversal and puzzle solving. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Astro Bot 🏆
⚫︎ Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown ⚫︎ Silent Hill 2 ⚫︎ Star Wars Outlaws ⚫︎ The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom |
Best RPG
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For the best game designed with rich player character customization and progression, including massively multiplayer experiences. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Metaphor: ReFantazio 🏆
⚫︎ Dragon's Dogma 2 ⚫︎ Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree ⚫︎ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ⚫︎ Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth |
Content Creator of the Year
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For a streamer or content creator who has made an important and positive impact on the community in 2024. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Caseoh 🏆
⚫︎ Illojuan ⚫︎ Techno Gamerz ⚫︎ Typicalgamer ⚫︎ Usada Pekora |
Best Sports/Racing Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For the best traditional and non-traditional sports and racing game. | ⚫︎ 🏆 EA Sports FC 25 🏆
⚫︎ F1 24 ⚫︎ NBA 2k25 ⚫︎ Top Spin 2k25 ⚫︎ WWE 2k24 |
Best Score and Music
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For outstanding music, inclusive of score, original song and/or licensed soundtrack. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth 🏆
⚫︎ Astro Bot ⚫︎ Metaphor: ReFantazio ⚫︎ Silent Hill 2 ⚫︎ Stellar Blade |
Best Independent Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For outstanding creative and technical achievement in a game made outside the traditional publisher system. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Balatro 🏆
⚫︎ Animal Well ⚫︎ Lorelei and the Laser Eyes ⚫︎ NEVA ⚫︎ UFO 50 |
Best Mobile Game
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For the best game playable on a mobile device. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Balatro 🏆
⚫︎ AFK Journey ⚫︎ Pokemon TCG Pocket ⚫︎ Wuthering Waves ⚫︎ Zenless Zone Zero |
Best Audio Design
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Recognizing the best in-game audio and sound design. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II 🏆
⚫︎ Astro Bot ⚫︎ Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 ⚫︎ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ⚫︎ Silent Hill 2 |
Players’ Voice
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Award to the game most recognized by players. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Black Myth: Wukong 🏆
⚫︎ Genshin Impact ⚫︎ Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree ⚫︎ Wuthering Waves ⚫︎ Zenless Zone Zero |
Best Narrative
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| For outstanding storytelling and narrative development in a game. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Metaphor: ReFantanzio 🏆
⚫︎ Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth ⚫︎ Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth ⚫︎ Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II ⚫︎ Silent Hill 2 |
Game of the Year
| Criteria | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Recognizing a game that delivers the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields. | ⚫︎ 🏆 Astro Bot 🏆
⚫︎ Metaphor: ReFantazio ⚫︎ Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree ⚫︎ Balatro ⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong ⚫︎ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth |
The Game Awards 2024 | Everything We Know
The Game Awards Schedule
The Game Awards 2024 started streaming on December 12, 2024, at 7:30 PM EST. Please refer to the timetable below to check The Game Award’s schedule for starting its livestream.
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | Dec 12, 7:30 p.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Dec 12, 4:30 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Dec 13, 12:30 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Dec 13, 1:30 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Dec 13, 11:30 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Dec 13, 8:30 a.m. |
| Japan | Dec 13, 9:30 a.m. |
| Philippines | Dec 13, 8:30 a.m. |
| South Africa | Dec 13, 2:30 a.m. |
| Brazil | Dec 12, 9:30 p.m. |
There is no specified end time for the event. However, we expect the event to last around four (4) hours.
The Game Awards will be hosted by Geoff Keighley. He will be joined by prominent figures such as the director of Bethesda Studios, Todd Howard, and one of the actors of The Last of Us TV show, Isabela Merced, as presenters of the awards. The gaming industry’s most popular and innovative titles are set to take the stage in a bid to win The Game Awards’ coveted awards across multiple categories, culminating in the ultimate prize of winning the award of “Game of the Year.”
The Game Awards 2024: Where to Watch?
The Game Awards will go live on most streaming platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, X, and Kick. Check the links below to access The Game Award’s streams on their appropriate platforms.
⚫︎ Facebook Live
⚫︎ GameSpot
⚫︎ Google Play
⚫︎ IGN
⚫︎ Instagram Live
⚫︎ Kick
⚫︎ Roku Channel
⚫︎ Steam
⚫︎ TikTok Live
⚫︎ Twitch
⚫︎ X
⚫︎ YouTube
The Game Awards 2024 Nominees
The Game Awards 2024 will announce the winners across its dozen-odd categories such as Best Esports Game, Best Fighting, Best Action Game, Content Creator of the Year, and most importantly, Game of the Year, during its live broadcast.
The games fighting for those awards include Black Myth: Wukong, Balatro, Metaphor: ReFantanzio, Wuthering Waves, Silent Hill 2 Remake, and Astro Bot. However, games aren’t the only ones competing in The Game Awards 2024. Individuals and groups are also clamoring to receive awards such as Content Creator of the Year and Best Esports Team.
The Game Awards Other Information
Mafia: The Old Country Coming to TGA 2024 with New Information
Hangar 13 announced on December 10 via Twitter that Mafia: The Old Country will have its full world premiere at The Game Awards (TGA). The event is set to take place at the Peacock Theater in California on December 14 at 7:30 PM EST (4:30 PM PT).
This confirmation means Hangar 13 will share new details about the game during TGA 2024. Back in August 2024, the game's official trailer hinted that more updates would be revealed in December. However, the Twitter announcement did not disclose any specific story elements or gameplay features to be showcased, maintaining an air of mystery around the event.
A Civilization VII Orchestral Performance Will Be Held at The Game Awards
Experience a live orchestral performance of the Civilization VII main theme, composed by Grammy Award-winner Christopher Tin, renowned for his iconic works, including the Civilization IV theme Baba Yetu
and Civilization VI theme Sogno di Volare.
Two Big Announcements Scheduled to Drop at The Game Awards
According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, “There is a good chance you’ll see one of two teaser trailers for games that won’t be out for 2026 or late,” and that “There are at least two things that will make you guys reacting say ‘holy shit, I can’t believe it’s here’.” Will this finally be an announcement related to Hollow Knight: Silksong? Tune in to the stream to find out.
Big Game Updates for Big Titles
Several games are confirmed to drop some big news during The Game Awards' livestream, including Tekken 8's final year one season pass character, the first gameplay trailer for Borderlands 4, and an announcement from Palworld.
