Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Breaks Huge Game Awards Record

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Makes Game Awards History

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is already making history at The Game Awards 2025. The show is still weeks away, but the game has broken one of the biggest records in the event’s history.

The stylish turn-based RPG launched in April and instantly captured the hearts of players. Fans praised its combat, stunning visuals, emotional performances, and powerful story. Many players even called it their Game of the Year on release.

A GOTY Nominee With Huge Momentum

As of November 17, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is officially nominated for Game of the Year. The competition includes major titles such as:

• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

• Donkey Kong Bananza

• Hades 2

• Hollow Knight: Silksong

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

All impressive titles, but Clair Obscur is already outpacing them in a huge way.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Breaks a Major TGA Record

The game now holds the record for the most total nominations in Game Awards history. It has been nominated for 10 award categories and has 12 total nominations.

Full List of Nominations

• Game of the Year

• Best Game Direction

• Best Narrative

• Best Art Direction

• Best Score and Music

• Best Audio Design

• Best Performance (3 nominations)

• Best Independent Game

• Best Debut Indie Game

• Best RPG

The Best Performance category alone sets another record. Three actors from Clair Obscur are nominated in the same category:

• Ben Starr as Verso

• Charlie Cox as Gustave

• Jennifer English as Maelle

This has never happened before in the history of the show.

A Look at Previous TGA Nomination Giants

Many past TGA favourites racked up impressive nomination counts, such as:

• The Last of Us Part 2 (2020) – 11 nominations, GOTY winner

• Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023) – 9 nominations, GOTY winner

• Astro Bot & Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (2024) – 7 nominations each

• God of War & Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) – 8 nominations each

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 now surpasses them all.

Does This Mean Clair Obscur Will Win GOTY?

Historically, the games with the highest number of nominations often go on to win Game of the Year. With 12 nominations and overwhelming fan support, the odds look very strong.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 earned its praise. It is a remarkable RPG with unforgettable performances, a haunting world, and a dramatic narrative that resonates deeply with players.

Final Thoughts

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has already secured its place in Game Awards history. Whether it wins the Game of the Year trophy or not, it has proven its impact on players and the industry.

Fans will find out the final results when The Game Awards 2025 streams live in December.

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