The Game Awards 2025 once again establishes itself as the central event of the gaming industry. The ceremony combines awards, announcements, and trailers that often become trending topics.
As with every edition, the lead-up is filled with expectations: there are games already confirmed, others that are generating a lot of buzz within the community, and some wild cards that could surprise everyone on stage.
When is The Game Awards 2025 and what time does it air in Argentina
The ceremony takes place in Los Angeles and is broadcast worldwide. In Argentina, the event starts on Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 p.m., with a pre-show beginning at 9:30 p.m.. The estimated duration is around three hours.
The favorites for GOTY 2025
The six candidates for Game of the Year reflect a diverse landscape, with major studios and independent productions making a strong impact. According to specialized media, the nominees are:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: a French RPG with a unique visual identity and a story that sparked much conversation.
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: Hideo Kojima deepens the original's concept with a more ambitious narrative and an even more expressive world.
- Donkey Kong Bananza: Switch 2's major bet, featuring innovative level design and mechanics based on destruction and reconstruction.
- Hades II: Supergiant reinvents its roguelite formula with a bolder story and flawless action pacing.
- Hollow Knight: Silksong: one of the most anticipated metroidvanias, celebrated for its precision, its challenge, and its meticulous design.
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II: a historical RPG that won over more than four million players with its realistic approach and weighty decisions.
Games and announcements already confirmed
Exodus
Exodus, Archetype Entertainment's science fiction RPG, returns to the event after its 2023 debut. Among the developers are former members of BioWare, Naughty Dog, and 343 Industries, and the cast includes Matthew McConaughey.
New game from Neon Giant
Krafton will showcase the latest from the studio behind The Ascent, one of the most talked-about indie action games in recent years.
Strong rumors: what could appear
The mysterious game teased by Keighley
The statue installed in the Mojave Desert sparked all kinds of theories. The organizers have already clarified that it is not related to Diablo or God of War. Its infernal aesthetic continues to fuel speculation.
