The biggest night in gaming is here, and the hype is absolutely real! We’ve been waiting for this moment—the final, thunderous salute to a year of incredible gaming and the first look at the future that will define 2026 and beyond.
The rumors are flying, the nominees are tense, and Geoff Keighley’s cryptic desert statue is about to be explained (please be Half-Life 3 or that rumored gothic FROM Software RPG!). You’re already clued into the Tomb Raider reveal and the massive buzz around the stunning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but trust us, there is so much more dropping tonight.
WORLD PREMIERE ALERT: The Biggest Reveals (LIVE UPDATES!)
The announcements are coming in fast and furious! Don’t look away, you might miss a new IP, a massive sequel, or the unexpected remake that changes everything.
- Larian Studios Drops a Bomb! The first massive shocker of the night: Larian’s next RPG is officially revealed as DIVINITY! The short, stunning trailer showed off a return to high-fantasy roots with a darker, grittier art style. Expect more details soon—but Larian is back in the spotlight!
- Pragmata Gets a Date and a New Home: Capcom’s mysterious title finally has a release date: April 24, 2026! Not only that, a demo is available today, and it’s confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC!
- The Free Shepherd Kicks Off the Show: The pre-show brought an adorable surprise! The Free Shepherd is a charming game about herding sheep in a gorgeous, open world. You won’t be playing until 2027, but it’s one for the wishlist!
- A New Soulslike Nightmare: Decrepit: For fans who love to suffer, Decrepit is a terrifying new first-person Soulslike confirmed for PC in 2026. Every death sends you back to the dungeons!
GAME OF THE YEAR WINNERS & MAJOR AWARDS
Will the critical darling Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweep the night after its Golden Joystick dominance? Or will another titan like Hades II or Death Stranding 2: On the Beach steal the crown?
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| Category | Winner (Updating Live!) |
| Game of the Year | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Game Direction | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Narrative | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Art Direction | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
| Best Performance | Jennifer English for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Jennifer dedicated the award to the neurodivergent community!) |
| Best Independent Game | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 |
