BAFTA Game Awards 2024: Unveiling Nominees & Full List

Introduction to BAFTA Game Awards 2024

BAFTA Game awards have been a significant part of celebrating developers and creators for many years. Among these, the BAFTA Games Awards by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts holds a prominent position in recognizing excellence in the gaming industry. The upcoming twentieth BAFTA Games Awards, scheduled for April 11, promises to honor the best video games of 2023 across multiple categories.

Nominations Overview

Baldur’s Gate 3 Leads the Nominations

Baldur’s Gate 3, following its sweeping wins at The BAFTA Game Awards and Steam Awards, has garnered an impressive 10 nominations at the BAFTA Awards. Not far behind is Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 with 9 nominations, closely followed by Alan Wake 2 with 8 nominations. Interestingly, all three games have also secured nominations in the highly coveted Best Game category.

Nominees Across Various Categories

The nominees span across a wide array of categories, showcasing the diversity and innovation within the gaming industry. From Best Game to Technical Achievement, each nomination reflects the excellence and creativity exhibited by developers and artists.

BAFTA Game Awards: Categories and Nominees

Best Game

• Alan Wake 2
• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Dave The Diver
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Debut Game

• Cocoon
• Dave The Diver
• Dredge
• Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
• Venba
• Viewfinder

Evolving Game

• Cyberpunk 2077
• Final Fantasy XIV Online
• Fortnite
• Forza Horizon 5
• Genshin Impact
• No Man’s Sky

Family

• Cocoon
• Dave The Diver
• Disney Illusion Island
• Hi-Fi Rush
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Game Beyond Entertainment

• Chants of Sennaar
• Goodbye Volcano High
• Tchia
• Terra NIL
• Thirsty Suitors
• Venba

Animation

• Alan Wake 2
• Hi-Fi Rush
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Artistic Achievement

• Alan Wake 2
• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Cocoon
• Diablo IV
• Final Fantasy XVI
• Hi-Fi Rush

Game Design

• Cocoon
• Dave The Diver
• Dredge
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Viewfinder

Multiplayer

• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
• Diablo IV
• Forza Motorsport
• Party Animals
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Music

• Alan Wake 2
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage
• Baldur’s Gate 3
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Audio Achievement

• Alan Wake 2
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
• Hi-Fi Rush
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Narrative

• Alan Wake 2
• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Dredge
• Final Fantasy XVI
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

New Intellectual Property

• Chants of Sennaar
• Dave The Diver
• Dredge
• Hi-Fi Rush
• Jusant
• Viewfinder

Performer in a Leading Role

• Amelia Tyler (Narrator) – Baldur’s Gate 3
• Cameron Monaghan (Cal Kestis) – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
• Nadji Jeter (Miles Morales) – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Neil Newbon (Astarion) – Baldur’s Gate 3
• Samantha Béart (Karlach) – Baldur’s Gate 3
• Yuri Lowenthal (Peter Parker) – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Technical Achievement

• Alan Wake 2
• Final Fantasy XVI
• Horizon Call of the Mountain
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Starfield

Performer in a Supporting Role

• Andrew Wincott (Raphael) – Baldur’s Gate 3
• Debra Wilson (Cere Junda) – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
• Ralph Ineson (Cidolfus “Cid” Telamon) – Final Fantasy XVI
• Sam Lake (Alex Casey) – Alan Wake 2
• Tony Todd (Venom) – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Tracy Wiles (Jaheira) – Baldur’s Gate 3

EE Players’ Choice Award

• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Fortnite
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Lethal Company
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

British Game

• Cassette Beasts
• Dead Island 2
• Disney Illusion Island
• Football Manager 2024
• Viewfinder
• Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin

Where to Watch the BAFTA Game Awards

The BAFTA Awards show will be available for viewing on the official BAFTA YouTube channel and other platforms at 19.00 BST / 14.00 ET / 11.00 PT on April 11, 2024.

Conclusion

The BAFTA Game Awards 2024 promises to be an exciting event, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of developers, artists, and performers in the gaming industry. With a diverse range of nominees across various categories, the awards ceremony will undoubtedly showcase the best of interactive entertainment. Stay tuned to witness the unveiling of the winners and join the conversation about your favorite games and nominees.

SOURCE BAFTA