‘Astro Bot’ and Hellblade 2’ lead BAFTA Games Awards nominations
The nominations for the 21st BAFTA Games Awards have been announced – check out the full list below.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 could become the most decorated game of the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards, after it racked up 11 nominations including Best British Game, Best Animation and Best Music.
Astro Bot received eight nods each and will compete against Black Myth: Wukong (which earned six nominations), Balatro, Helldivers 2, Thank Goodness You’re Here! and The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom in the Best Game category.
The winners of the 17 different categories will be announced in a ceremony on April 8 at 7pm BST, which will also be livestreamed on BAFTA’s Youtube and Twitch channels.
The nominations for the BAFTA Games Awards 2025 are as follows:
Best Game
Astro Bot
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Helldivers 2
The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Thank Goodness You’re Here
Animation
Astro Bot
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6
LEGO Horizon Adventure
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
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 2
Still Wakes The Deep
Audio Achievement
Animal Well
Astro Bot
Helldivers 2
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Star Wars Outlaws
Still Wakes The Deep
British Game
A Highland Song
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Paper Trail
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
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 4
Final Fantasy 14 Online
No Man’s Sky
Sea Of Thieves
Vampire Survivors
World Of Warcraft
Family
Astro Bot
Cat Quest 3
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Little Kitty, Big City
The Plucky Squire
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Game Beyond Entertainment
Botany Manor
Kind Worlds 2
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
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 7 Rebirth
Helldivers 2
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Star Wars Outlaws
Narrative
Black Myth: Wukong
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
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
Alex Newman (Still Wakes The Deep)
Humberly Gonzalez (Star Wars Outlaws)
Isabella Inchbald (INDIKA)
Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2)
Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2)
Y’lan Noel (Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6)
Performer In A Supporting Role
Abbi Greenland & Helen Goalen (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2)
Aldis Amah Hamilton (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2)
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 2
Tiny Glade
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
“Today’s nominations are a celebration of 41 outstanding games that showcase the very best of the British and international games industry,” said Tara Saunders, chair of BAFTA Games Committee.
”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.”
“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. Our nominations are a fantastic way for players to discover games they might never otherwise consider,” added BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip. “We look forward to celebrating the best of the best at the 21st BAFTA Games Awards on 8 April.”
In other news, Activision has teased a number of new games using AI adverts, with fans encouraged to give their feedback on potential Crash Bandicoot and Guitar Hero titles.
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Ali Shutler
NME
