The nominees for the annual BAFTA Games Awards have been announced, with Baldur's Gate III and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 leading the way with the most nominations

By: Anton Kratiuk | 08.03.2024, 12:56

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the list of games that will compete for the title of the best projects of 2023 in various categories.

Here's What We Know

Leaders in the number of nominations at the twentieth BAFTA Games Awards were Baldur's Gate III - 11 mentions, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - 10 and Alan Wake II - 8.

The professional jury's opinion will be announced on April 11th, but gamers can vote for their favourite projects in the Player's Choice category until April 8th. There are five games in this nomination:

  • Baldur's Gate III
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Fortnite
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Lethal Company
  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Other nominations

Best Game

  • Alan Wake II
  • Baldur's Gate III
  • Dave the Diver
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Animation

  • Alan Wake II
  • Hi-Fi Rush
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Achievement in Art Design

  • Alan Wake II
  • Baldur's Gate III
  • Cocoon
  • Diablo IV
  • Final Fantasy XVI
  • Hi-Fi Rush

Achievement in sound design

  • Alan Wake II
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
  • Hi-Fi Rush
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

British game

  • Cassette Beasts
  • Dead Island 2
  • Disney Illusion Island
  • Football Manager 2024
  • Viewfinder
  • Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin

Debut game

  • Cocoon
  • Dave the Diver
  • Dredge
  • Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
  • Venba
  • Viewfinder

The game with the best support

  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Final Fantasy XIV
  • Fortnite
  • Forza Horizon 5
  • Genshin Impact
  • No Man's Sky

Family Game

  • Cocoon
  • Dave the Diver
  • Disney Illusion Island
  • Hi-Fi Rush
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder

More than just fun

  • Chants of Sennaar
  • Goodbye Volcano High
  • Tchia
  • Terra Nil
  • Thirsty Suitors
  • Venba

Best Game Design

  • Cocoon
  • Dave the Diver
  • Dredge
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2
  • Viewfinder

Multiplayer

  • Baldur's Gate III
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
  • Diablo IV
  • Forza Motorsport
  • Party Animals
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Music

  • Alan Wake II
  • Assassin's Creed Mirage
  • Baldur's Gate III
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Narrative

  • Alan Wake II
  • Baldur's Gate III
  • Dredge
  • Final Fantasy XVI
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

New intellectual property

  • Chants of Sennaar
  • Dave the Diver
  • Dredge
  • Hi-Fi Rush
  • Jusant
  • Viewfinder

Best Lead Actress

  • Amelia Tyler as Narrator in Baldur's Gate III.
  • Cameron Monaghan as Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
  • Nadji Jeter as Miles Morales in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
  • Neil Newbon as Astarion in Baldur's Gate III.
  • Samantha Béart as Karlach in Baldur's Gate III.
  • Yuri Lowenthal as Peter Parker in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

Best Supporting Actor

  • Andrew Wincott as Raphael in Baldur's Gate III.
  • Debra Wilson as Cere Junda in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
  • Ralph Ineson as Cidolfus "Cid" Telamon in Final Fantasy XVI.
  • Sam Lake as Alex Casey in Alan Wake II.
  • Tony Todd as Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
  • Tracy Wiles as Jaheira in Baldur's Gate III.

Technical Achievement

  • Alan Wake II
  • Final Fantasy XVI
  • Horizon Call of the Mountain
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2
  • Starfield

Source: BAFTA