Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Smashes Records with 12 Game Awards Nominations
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has broken Game Awards history by securing 12 nominations, leading the pack ahead of Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yōtei.
Award season is officially upon us, and the nominations for this year's Game Awards have brought a historic headline. According to a report by IGN South Africa, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has pulled in an incredible 12 nominations, setting a brand new record for the most nominations ever received by a single game in the history of the event. The title is competing for the coveted Game of the Year trophy alongside categories like Best Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Audio, Best Independent Game, Best Debut Independent Game, and Best RPG, while also securing three separate nods for Best Performance.
This massive haul puts the game well ahead of other heavy hitters in the upcoming showcase. Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yōtei pulled in seven nominations each, while Hades II secured six and Hollow Knight: Silksong grabbed five. For a single game to dominate the conversation to this degree shows just how much weight Expedition 33 has carried with players and critics alike since its release, turning a crowded release calendar into its own personal victory lap.
Fans across PC, console, and the wider streaming ecosystem will not have to wait long to see how many of these categories the game actually converts into wins. The ceremony streams live on December 11, 2025, at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET, bringing the usual mix of major trophy wins, musical performances, and industry announcements. Original reporting comes via IGN South Africa.
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Original article: IGN South Africa