Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarök were the biggest winners at The Game Awards 2022, sharing 10 of the 32 available prizes at Thursday’s show.
FromSoftware’sElden Ring scooped the coveted Game of the Year award, as well as Best Role Playing, Best Game Direction and Best Art Direction prizes.
Santa Monica Studio’sGod of War Ragnarökwon six of the10 prizes it was nominated forincluding Best Narrative, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, Best Performance, Best Action/Adventure, and Innovation in Accessibility.
Final Fantasy XIVandStrayeach won two awards, whileHorizon: Forbidden West, which likeElden Ringhad been nominated for seven awards, went home empty handed on the night.
Arcane:League of Legendsalso won the Best Adaptation award, a new category recognising creative work that authentically adapts video game IP to other media.
The moment you’ve all been waiting for, Game of The Year! A massive congratulations to@ELDENRINGfor their big win!@fromsoftware_pr#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/3042IRMEcm
BEST SCORE AND MUSICBear McCreary, God of War Ragnarök
BEST FAMILYKirby and the Forgotten Land(HAL Laboratory/ Nintendo)
