Celebrating games and the gaming community, The Game Awards 2022 – Geoff Keighley’s annual awards show – was held last December 8, 2022 PT (December 9, 2022 PHT).
As expected, it was jampacked with announcement/update trailers and spectacular performances. But the event's main course was awarding the games that have impacted the community.
Here is the full list of winners and their respective categories:
Game of the Year – Elden Ring
Most Anticipated Game – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Player's voice - Genshin Impact
Best Game Direction – Elden Ring
Best Art Direction – Elden Ring
Best Audio Design – God of War Ragnarok
Best Score & Music – God of War Ragnarok
Best Narrative – God of War Ragnarok
Best AR/VR Game – Moss: Book II
Best Debut Indie – Stray
Best Independent Game – Stray
Best Sim/Strategy - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Best Fighting Game – Multiversus
Best Family Game – Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Best Multiplayer Game – Splatoon 3
Best Role-Playing Game – Elden Ring
Best Action Game – Bayonetta 3
Best Ongoing Game – Final Fantasy XIV
Best Action/Adventure Game – God of War Ragnarok
Best Sports Game - Gran Turismo 7
Best Mobile Game – Marvel’s Snap
Innovation in Accessibility – God of War Ragnarok
Best Performance – Christopher Judge as Kratos in God of War Ragnarok
Best Community Support presented by Discord - Final Fantasy XIV
Best Adaptation – Arcane League of Legends
Games for Impact – As Dusk Falls
Content creator of the year – Ludwig
Best eSports Game – Valorant
Best eSports athlete – YAY
Best eSports team – LOUD
Best eSports coach – BZKA
Best eSports event – 2022 League of Legends World Championship