At the 11th Game Awards held on December 7, 2024, Team Asobi’s Astro Bot took center stage, winning the coveted Game of the Year award, along with honors for Best Game Direction, Best Action/Adventure Game, and Best Family Game. The recognition marks a major achievement for the studio and solidifies Astro Bot as one of the most celebrated titles of the year.

In a year full of standout games, Astro Bot emerged as a fan favorite, sweeping up awards and confirming its status as a top contender in multiple categories. With its innovative gameplay and stunning visuals, Astro Bot impressed the jury and players alike, marking a significant milestone in the gaming industry.

Other winners at the prestigious event included Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which claimed Best Score and Music, and Metaphor: ReFantazio, which earned Best Narrative and Best Art Direction. In the action genre, Black Myth: Wukong stood out, securing the award for Best Action Game, while Balatro was recognized as the Best Debut Indie Game and Best RPG.

The evening also saw major surprises from renowned studios, with Naughty Dog revealing a new dystopian space adventure titled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, starring actress Tati Gabrielle. Additionally, Dispatch, an animated action RPG featuring Jeffrey Wright, JackSepticEye, and Alanah Pearce, was announced, adding to the list of exciting projects in development.

The Game Awards 2024 was not just about the winners but also about the stars who graced the stage. Legendary actor Harrison Ford joined video game icon Troy Baker and Bethesda director Todd Howard to celebrate the release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The show also featured live performances by Snoop Dogg, Twenty One Pilots, and other artists, adding to the festive atmosphere.

As part of the 10-year anniversary celebration, the Game Awards honored Fallout for Best Adaptation, recognizing the exceptional work by Amazon MGM Studios in bringing the game to television.

The full list of winners included:

• Game of the Year: Astro Bot
• Best Game Direction: Astro Bot
• Best Narrative: Metaphor: ReFantazio
• Best Score and Music: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Best Action Game: Black Myth: Wukong
• Best Family Game: Astro Bot
• Best RPG: Metaphor: ReFantazio
• Best Adaptation: Fallout
• Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto VI

With the inclusion of stunning performances, exclusive reveals, and outstanding achievements in gaming, the 2024 Game Awards will go down as one of the most memorable events in the history of video games.