Today, BAFTA has revealed the nominees for the 21st BAFTA Games Awards 2025. A total of 41 games were nominated across 17 categories, “highlighting an outstanding level of creative excellence from broad range of UK and international development teams. The 21st BAFTA Games Awards will take place in London on Tuesday, April 8 and will stream around the world at 19.00 BST / 14.00 ET / 11.00 PT on BAFTA’s YouTube and Twitch.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II leads all nominees with 11 across the animation, artistic achievement, audio achievement, British game, game beyond entertainment, music, narrative, performer in both a leading and supporting roles, and technical achievement. Astro Bot and Still Wakes the Deep follow closely behind with 8 nominations each. Thank Goodness You’re Here! has 7 nominations. Black Myth: Wukong has 6 nominations. Helldivers 2 scored 5 nominations. ANIMAL WELL, Balatro, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and LEGO Horizon Adventures each earned 4 nominations.
Another highlight of this year’s nominees is with the performance categories. 11 of the 13 nominees are receiving their first BAFTA nomination. They are Alec Newman as Cameron ‘Caz’ McLeary in Still Wakes the Deep; Isabella Inchbald as Indika in INDIKA; Humberly González as Kay Vess in Star Wars Outlaws; Luke Roberts as James Sunderland in SILENT HILL 2; Y’lan Noel as Troy Marshall in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6; Abbi Greenland & Helen Goalen as The Furies in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II; Aldís Amah Hamilton as Ástríðr in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II; Jon Blyth as Big Ron in Thank Goodness You’re Here!; Karen Dunbar as Finlay in Still Wakes the Deep; and Michael Abubakar as Brodie in Still Wakes the Deep.
This year’s nominees also include two BAFTA Breakthrough participants. BAFTA Breakthrough is the charity’s flagship talent scheme. BAFTA Breakthrough UK showcases and supports the next generation of creative talent working in British film, games and television, identifying excellent individuals who have had a breakthrough year in the industry. Abubakar Salim, actor and director (Breakthrough 2019), receives a nomination in Debut Game and Game Beyond Entertainment for Tales of Kenzera: Zau. Laure De Mey, programmer and director (Breakthrough 2021), receives a nomination in Game Beyond Entertainment for Botany Manor.
Today’s list of 41 nominated games is full of fresh, bold and fantastically varied genres – cinematic blockbusters, narrative-led adventures, online multiplayers and family games,” Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, said. “Our nominations are a fantastic way for players to discover games they might never otherwise consider. We look forward to celebrating the best of the best at the 21st BAFTA Games Awards on 8 April. Save the date and join our Awards livestream on BAFTA’s YouTube and Twitch for what promises to be a memorable night.”
Tara Saunders, Chair of BAFTA’s Games Committee said: Today’s nominations are a celebration of 41 outstanding games that showcase the very best of the British and international games industry. They put game titles onto the global stage, unearthing hidden gems alongside the best-known game experiences of the year. A nomination is an incredible achievement for any team or individual, especially during what continues to be a turbulent and trying time for our industry. I extend my congratulations to each and every nominee for your incredible work, skill and endurance.”
The Full list of nominees are listed below:
Animation
- Astro Bot
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- LEGO Horizon Adventures
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Thank Goodness You’re Here
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Artistic Achievement
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Harold Halibut
- Neva
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Still Wakes the Deep
Audio Achievement
- ANIMAL WELL
- Astro Bot
- Helldivers 2
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Still Wakes the Deep
Best Game
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Helldivers 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
British Game
- A Highland Song
- LEGO Horizon Adventures
- Paper Trail
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Debut Game
- ANIMAL WELL
- Balatro
- Pacific Drive
- The Plucky Squire
- Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Evolving Game
- Diablo IV
- FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE
- No Man’s Sky
- Sea of Thieves
- Vampire Survivors
- World of Warcraft
Family
- Astro Bot
- Cat Quest III
- LEGO Horizon Adventures
- Little Kitty, Big City
- The Plucky Squire
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
Game Beyond Entertainment
- Botany Manor
- Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop)
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
- Tetris Forever
- Vampire Therapist
Game Design
- ANIMAL WELL
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Helldivers 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Tactical Breach Wizards
Multiplayer
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- LEGO Horizon Adventures
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- TEKKEN 8
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Music
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
- Helldivers 2
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Star Wars Outlaws
Narrative
- Black Myth Wukong
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Still Wakes the Deep
New Intellectual Property
- ANIMAL WELL
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
Performer in a Leading Role
- Alec Newman (Still Wakes the Deep)
- Humberly González (Star Wars Outlaws)
- Isabella Inchbald (INDIKA)
- Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2)
- Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
- Y’lan Noel (Call of Duty: Black Ops 6)
Performer in a Supporting Role
- Abbi Greenland|Helen Goalen (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Aldís Amah Hamilton (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
- Jon Blyth (Thank Goodness You’re Here!)
- Karen Dunbar (Still Wakes the Deep)
- Matt Berry (Thank Goodness You’re Here!)
- Michael Abubakar (Still Wakes the Deep)
Technical Achievement
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Tiny Glade
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2