The much-lauded Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took home another five awards, this time from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, including Game of the Year, during the 29th annual DICE Awards this week.
The Academy also awarded the title Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Story, Role-Playing Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction.
Other big winners during the evening event in Las Vegas included Ghost of Yotei, which was recognized for awards in Outstanding Achievement in Character, Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, and as Adventure Game of the Year, highlighting its artistic vision and narrative depth.「The games recognized at this year’s D.I.C.E. Awards showcase the extraordinary range of talent and creativity that define our industry,」 said Meggan Scavio, President of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. 「It’s inspiring to see how these developers continue to elevate interactive entertainment through innovation, storytelling, and meaningful player experiences.」
The winners were selected by the Academy’s global membership of more than 30,000 industry professionals.
The Academy also inducted Evan Wells, former president and co-founder of Naughty Dog, into the AIAS Hall of Fame in recognition of his decades-long contributions to game development and leadership. Throughout his career, Wells has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and culturally impactful franchises, while championing creative excellence, mentorship, and the evolution of storytelling in games.
The evening wrapped up the week’s annual D.I.C.E. Summit, which was held at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Check out the full list of winners below.
Outstanding Achievement in AnimationSouth of Midnight
Outstanding Achievement in Art DirectionClair Obscur: Expedition 33
Outstanding Achievement in CharacterGhost of Yōtei – Atsu
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music CompositionGhost of Yōtei
Outstanding Achievement in Audio DesignDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach
Outstanding Achievement in StoryClair Obscur: Expedition 33
Outstanding Technical AchievementDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach
Action Game of the YearHades II
Adventure Game of the YearGhost of Yōtei
Family Game of the YearLEGO® Party!
Fighting Game of the YearMortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
Racing Game of the YearMario Kart World
Role-Playing Game of the YearClair Obscur: Expedition 33
Sports Game of the YearRematch
Strategy/Simulation Game of the YearThe Alters
Online Game of the YearArc Raiders
Immersive Reality Technical AchievementHotel Infinity
Immersive Reality Game of the YearGhost Town
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent GameBlue Prince
Mobile Game of the YearPersona5: The Phantom X
Outstanding Achievement in Game DesignBlue Prince
Outstanding Achievement in Game DirectionClair Obscur: Expedition 33
Game of the YearClair Obscur: Expedition 33
