2026 BAFTA Games Award Nominations Revealed

2026 BAFTA Games Award Nominations Revealed

The 22nd BAFTA Games Awards have officially announced their nominations for 2026.

eventBAFTA Games Award

Taking place on April 17th at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, this year's ceremony celebrates an industry that is actively evolving.

locationLondon
locationQueen Elizabeth Hall

Leading the pack, the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has earned 12 nominations, while other heavy hitters like Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei follow closely.

conceptClair Obscur: Expedition 33
conceptDispatch
conceptGhost of Yōtei

BAFTA Games Committee Chair Tara Saunders emphasized that the current landscape is one of transformation, further evidenced by the fact that nine of the 12 performance category nominees are new to the BAFTA stage.

personTara Saunders

Fans can catch the excitement live on BAFTA’s YouTube channel during the London Games Festival.

techYouTube
eventLondon Games Festival

With diverse titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle competing for Best Game, the 22nd edition promises to be a milestone event in gaming history.

conceptIndiana Jones and the Great Circle
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When will the 22nd BAFTA Games Awards ceremony take place?

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April 17, 2026

Which game received the highest number of nominations this year?

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Where will the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards be hosted?

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Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre

What change was made to the voting process for the 2026 awards?

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The introduction of specialized craft chapters

How many studios earned their first-ever BAFTA nomination this year?

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Seventeen

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