The Game Awards 2024 Nominees Announced: God of War Ragnarok Leads the Pack

God of War Ragnarok Dominates With 10 Nominations

The Game Awards 2024 nominations have been revealed, and God of War Ragnarok, the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed 2018 game, leads the pack with a staggering 10 nominations, including Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, and Best Narrative.

Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West Among Top Contenders

Other top contenders include Elden Ring, the open-world action RPG from FromSoftware, with 7 nominations, and Horizon Forbidden West, the sequel to Guerrilla Games' hit Horizon Zero Dawn, with 6 nominations. These games are vying for top honors in various categories, including Best Action Game, Best Role-Playing Game, and Best Art Direction.

Nintendo Switch Games Make Strong Showing

Nintendo Switch games have also made a strong showing in the nominations. Bayonetta 3, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Splatoon 3 are all nominated for Game of the Year, demonstrating the continued popularity of the hybrid console.

Indie Games Shine Brightly

Indie games have also garnered recognition in this year's nominations. Stray, the cat-adventure game from BlueTwelve Studio, is nominated for Best Indie Game and Best Debut Indie Game. Tunic, the action-adventure game inspired by classic Zelda titles, is also nominated for Best Indie Game.

Full List of Nominees

The full list of nominees for The Game Awards 2024 can be found on the official website. The ceremony will be held on December 8, 2023, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.