The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced its extensive longlist for the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards. Discover if your favorite game made the cut!
58 Games from 247 Entries
BAFTA's longlist comprises 58 games across 17 categories, selected from 247 submissions. These games were released between November 25, 2023, and November 15, 2024.
Final nominations will be revealed on March 4, 2025, with the awards ceremony taking place on April 8, 2025.
Best Game Contenders: A Top Ten List
The coveted "Best Game" award has ten strong contenders:
- ANIMAL WELL
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
In 2024, Baldur's Gate 3 secured this prestigious award, winning six out of ten nominations.
Other Award Categories
While some games didn't make the Best Game shortlist, they remain eligible for 16 other categories:
- Animation
- Artistic Achievement
- Audio Achievement
- British Game
- Debut Game
- Evolving Game
- Family
- Game Beyond Entertainment
- Game Design
- Multiplayer
- Music
- Narrative
- New Intellectual Property
- Technical Achievement
- Performer in a Leading Role
- Performer in a Supporting Role
Notable Exclusions: DLC and Remakes
Several high-profile 2024 releases are absent from the Best Game category, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and Silent Hill 2. This is due to BAFTA's rules excluding remakes, remasters, and DLC from the Best Game and British Game categories. However, these titles may still contend in other categories such as Music, Narrative, and Technical Achievement. The absence of Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is particularly noteworthy.
BAFTA's complete longlist is available on their official website.
