# BAFTA Games Awards 2025: Insight into the Nominees and Favorites
The BAFTA Games Awards 2025 are just around the corner, and the final list of nominees has been announced! On April 8, the esteemed awards will be awarded in London, honoring the finest in gaming from the previous year. Featuring a blend of blockbuster titles and indie surprises, this year’s competition is more intense than ever. But which games are leading the pack? Who stands the best chance of clinching victory? And are there any unexpected developments or controversies? Let’s explore the most thrilling nominees and forecasts for the big evening.
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## A Remarkable Year for Innovation and Diversity
With 41 games nominated across 17 categories, the BAFTA Games Awards 2025 highlight the remarkable diversity within the gaming realm. While major AAA titles such as *Black Myth: Wukong* and *Helldivers 2* lead in several categories, indie treasures like *Balatro* and *Animal Well* are emerging as formidable competitors.
This year’s nominations showcase a wide range of gaming experiences, spanning from narrative-driven masterpieces to inventive multiplayer breakthroughs and technical prowess.
A significant highlight is the **Best Game** category, featuring:
– *Black Myth: Wukong*
– *Helldivers 2*
– *The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom*
– *Astro Bot*
– *Thank Goodness You’re Here!*
– *Balatro*
Each title has enthralled players with distinct gameplay mechanics, storytelling, and artistic creativity.
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## *Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2* Tops the Nominations with 11 Recognitions
No game has garnered more nominations than *Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2*, which boasts an impressive **11 nominations** across numerous categories, including **Artistic Achievement, Narrative, and Music**.
Created by Ninja Theory, the game has received widespread acclaim for its breathtaking visuals, immersive narrative, and sensitive depiction of psychosis. With such considerable recognition, *Hellblade 2* could potentially emerge as one of the night’s major winners.
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## Surprises and Favorites in Major Categories
While some nominations were anticipated, a few surprises have also emerged.
– *Thank Goodness You’re Here!* has turned out to be an unexpected favorite, securing **seven nominations**.
– *Still Wakes the Deep*, a psychological horror game, has captivated audiences with **eight nominations**.
– *Astro Bot*, a PS5 exclusive, has also achieved **eight nominations**, solidifying its position as a fan favorite.
### **Multiplayer Showdown**
The **Multiplayer** category showcases an enticing contest among various genres:
– *Helldivers 2*
– *Tekken 8*
– *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6*
– *Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2*
– *LEGO Horizon Adventures*
– *Super Mario Party Jamboree*
Will a classic shooter or fighting game claim the top spot, or will an innovative co-op experience take the lead?
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## Complete List of Nominees
### **Best Game**
– *Black Myth: Wukong*
– *Helldivers 2*
– *The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom*
– *Astro Bot*
– *Thank Goodness You’re Here!*
– *Balatro*
### **Artistic Achievement**
– *Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2*
– *Still Wakes the Deep*
– *The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom*
– *Viewfinder*
– *Cocoon*
– *Pacific Drive*
### **Audio Achievement**
– *Alan Wake 2*
– *Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2*
– *Final Fantasy VII Rebirth*
– *Hi-Fi Rush*
– *Star Wars Jedi: Survivor*
– *The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom*
### **Best Narrative**
– *Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2*
– *Alan Wake 2*
– *Baldur’s Gate 3*
– *Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty*
– *Final Fantasy VII Rebirth*
– *Oxenfree II: Lost Signals*
### **Game Design**
– *Balatro*
– *The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom*
– *Helldivers 2*
– *Viewfinder*
– *Animal Well*
– *Super Mario Bros. Wonder*
### **Multiplayer**
– *Helldivers 2*
– *Tekken 8*
– *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6*
– *Warhammer 40,000