The Game Awards 2023 winners list

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

Here’s the full list of categories and winners for 2023.

The Game Awards 2023 kicked off at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Those who couldn't attend the event in person watched the livestream at home via the video below. Read on for the list of every The Game Awards 2023 winner. This list was updated live as the event announced them!

The Game Awards 2023 winners list

  • Game of the Year: Baldur's Gate 3
  • Best Family: Super Mario Bros. Wonder 
  • Innovation in Accessibility: Forza Motorsport
  • Best Esports Athlete: Faker
  • Best Esports Game: VALORANT
  • Best Esports Team: JD Gaming
  • Best Esports Coach: Potter
  • Best Esports Event: League of Legends Worlds 2023
  • Content Creator of the Year: Ironmouse
  • Best Performance: Neil Newbon as Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3
  • Best Narrative: Alan Wake 2
  • Best Debut Indie Game: Cocoon
  • Best Action Game: Armored Core VI
  • Best Art Direction: Alan Wake 2
  • Best VR/AR: Resident Evil Village VR Mode
  • Best Mobile Game: Honkai: Star Rail
  • Best Audio Design: Hi-Fi Rush
  • Games for Impact: Tchia
  • Best Score and Music: Final Fantasy XVI
  • Best Independent Game: Sea of Stars
  • Best Community Support: Baldur's Gate 3
  • Best Fighting: Game Street Fighter 6
  • Most Anticipated Game: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Best Ongoing Game: Cyberpunk 2077
  • Best RPG Game: Baldur's Gate 3
  • Best Adaptation: The Last of Us
  • Best Sim/Strategy Game: Pikmin 4
  • Best Multiplayer Game: Baldur's Gate 3
  • Best Sports/Racing: Forza Motorsport
  • Best Game Direction: Alan Wake 2
  • Best Action/Adventure Game: Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Player’s Voice Award: Baldur’s Gate 3

What is the Game of the Year 2023?

The award for Game of the Year 2023 went to Baldur's Gate 3. This game won against contenders such as Alan Wake 2, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Game of the Year 2023 nominees (Image via The Game Awards)
Game of the Year 2023 nominees (Image via The Game Awards)

What time is The Game Awards 2023?

The Game Awards 2023 began at the same time for everyone on Dec. 7. It kicked off at 4:30 p.m. PT. Although the event took place in person in Las Vegas, folks still checked out the ceremony online through various platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, X, Steam, and Instagram.

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