Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Top Bafta Games Award Amid Surprises

During the Bafta Games Awards held at the Southbank Centre in London, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive took home the title of best game along with two additional accolades. Set in a realm with limited aging, the game showcases adventurers confronting The Paintress and has been lauded for its storytelling and combat mechanics. Although it received 12 nominations, it did not secure wins in the music and supporting performer categories. Jennifer English was recognized as the lead performer, while studio head Guillaume Broche emphasized the game’s significance for players coping with grief. Ghost of Yōtei earned awards for music and technical achievement, and Dispatch claimed three awards, including animation. Tonda Ros was honored for game design with Blue Prince. Ilkka Paananen was awarded Bafta's fellowship, with a total of 255 games submitted this year. Additional winners included Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Death Stranding 2, and No Man's Sky.