The 2025 DICE Awards celebrated gaming's finest achievements, culminating in Astro Bot being named Game of the Year. This prestigious ceremony recognized games excelling in innovation, narrative, and technical prowess.
Standout winners included Helldivers 2, lauded for its exceptional multiplayer and strategic gameplay, earning an Outstanding Online Gameplay award. Indiana Jones, captivating players and critics with its compelling story and character development, secured awards for Outstanding Storytelling and Outstanding Character Performance.
Here's a complete list of the 2025 DICE Award recipients:
- Game of the Year: Astro Bot
- Outstanding Achievement in Online Gameplay: Helldivers 2
- Outstanding Achievement in Storytelling: Indiana Jones
- Outstanding Character Performance: Indiana Jones (Lead Actor/Actress)
- Technical Achievement: Astro Bot
- Art Direction: The Last of Us Part III
- Sound Design: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
- Music Composition: Horizon Forbidden West
- Mobile Game of the Year: Genshin Impact: New Frontiers
- Indie Game of the Year: Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Sports Game of the Year: FIFA 25
- Racing Game of the Year: Forza Motorsport 8
- Role-Playing Game of the Year: Elden Ring II
- Action/Adventure Game of the Year: Indiana Jones
- Family Game of the Year: Mario Kart Deluxe
The ceremony showcased the breadth of the gaming industry, from indie darlings to AAA behemoths, underscoring the remarkable creativity and talent within the field. Each winner exemplified excellence, reflecting the dynamic evolution of interactive entertainment.
As a leading event in the gaming world, the DICE Awards continue to recognize and honor the best in gaming. Expect future releases to be inspired by this year's winners, pushing the boundaries of the medium even further.