The winners of the Gamescom Awards 2024 have been revealed, showcasing a lineup of conference titles that have caught the eye of critics, journalists, and creators.
Update: August 26, 2024 – Congratulations to the winners in each category, now highlighted below.
Leading the charge with four nominations each are Little Nightmares 3 from Bandai Namco Entertainment and Dune: Awakening from Funcom. Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws is also a strong contender, securing three nominations.
11bit Studios has nabbed nominations for three games: The Alters, Creatures of Ava, and Frostpunk 2. Bandai Namco Entertainment also has a trio of titles in contention, with Little Nightmares 3, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero and Unknown 9: Awakening all nominated.
The Gamescom Awards 2024 are presented across 15 categories. Voting begins on Wednesday with fans and attendees able to submit their picks in the Arts and Platform categories, along with Best of Show Floor and Best Trailer/Announcement. Votes can be cast online at Gamescom’s official website or through a QR code available at the event.
Voting will close on Thursday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m. (CEST). Gamescom Opening Night Live will feature the announcement of the Sustainability Award winner. The remaining categories will be unveiled during the Gamescom Awards show on Friday, August 23.
Here is the full list of award nominees and winners.
Gamescom Awards 2024
Category Group ARTS:
Best Visuals
- Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss
- Dune: Awakening, Funcom
- Empire of the Ants, Tower Five / Microids
- Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment (WINNER)
- Star Wars Outlaws, Massive Entertainment / Ubisoft
Best Audio
- Dune: Awakening, Funcom
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Warhorse Studios / Plaion
- Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment (WINNER)
- Nine Sols, Red Candle Games
- Star Wars Outlaws, Massive Entertainment / Ubisoft
Best Gameplay
- Blue Prince, Dogubomb / Raw Fury
- Empire of the Ants, Tower Five / Microids
- Frostpunk 2, 11bit studios (WINNER)
- PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant, Bippinbits
- The Alters, 11bit studios
Most Entertaining
- inZOI, Krafton
- Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom (WINNER)
- Palworld, Pocketpair
- PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant, Bippinbits
- Star Wars Outlaws, Massive Entertainment / Ubisoft
Most Epic
- Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss
- Dune: Awakening, Funcom
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Warhorse Studios / Plaion
- Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom (WINNER)
- Star Wars Outlaws, Massive Entertainment / Ubisoft
Most Wholesome
- Creatures of Ava, Inverge Studios / 11bit studios
- Tavern Talk, Gentle Troll Entertainment (WINNER)
- Tiny Bookshop, neoludic games
- Urban Jungle, Kylyk Games / Assemble Entertainment
- Woodo, Daedalic Entertainment
Games for Impact
- Creatures of Ava, Inverge Studios / 11bit studios (WINNER)
- GreenGuardiansVR, SWR Südwestrundfunk
- Out and About, Yaldi Games
- REKA, Emberstorm Entertainment / Fireshine Games
- Tiny Bookshop, neoludic games
Category Group PLATFORM
Best Microsoft Xbox Game
- Age of Mythology: Retold, Xbox Game Studios
- Creatures of Ava, Inverge Studios / 11bit studios
- Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment (WINNER)
- Star Wars Outlaws, Massive Entertainment / Ubisoft
- The Alters, 11bit studios
Best PC Game
- Dune: Awakening, Funcom
- Empire of the Ants, Tower Five / Microids
- Frostpunk 2, 11bit studios
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Warhorse Studios / Plaion (WINNER)
- The Alters, 11bit studios
Best Sony PlayStation Game
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Spike Chunsoft / Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom (WINNER)
- The First Berserker: Khazan, Neople / Nexon
- Unknown 9: Awakening, Reflector Entertainment / Bandai Namco Entertainment
Best Mobile Game
- Digital Animals Game, souls.club
- Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 – The Dead King’s Secret, Christoph Minnameier
- Genshin Impact, HoYoverse (WINNER)
- Monster Hunter Now, Capcom / Niantic
- Zenless Zone Zero, HoYoverse
Category Group Global Awards Winners
- Best Trailer / Announcement: Monster Hunter Wilds
- Best of Show Floor: Microsoft/Xbox
- HEART OF GAMING Award: Games protects democracy
