BAFTA Revamps GotY Nominees, Excludes DLC

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has unveiled its extensive longlist of games contending for the prestigious 2025 BAFTA Games Awards. Discover if your favorite game made the cut!
58 Games Selected from 247 Entries
BAFTA's 2025 Games Awards longlist comprises 58 exceptional titles spanning diverse genres, competing across 17 categories. This selection emerged from a rigorous review of 247 games submitted by BAFTA members, all released between November 25, 2023, and November 15, 2024.
The finalists for each category will be announced on March 4, 2025, with the awards ceremony itself taking place on April 8, 2025.
The highly anticipated "Best Game" award features the following ten contenders:
⚫︎ ANIMAL WELL ⚫︎ Astro Bot ⚫︎ Balatro ⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong ⚫︎ Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 ⚫︎ Helldivers 2 ⚫︎ The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ⚫︎ Metaphor: ReFantazio ⚫︎ Thank Goodness You’re Here! ⚫︎ Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Following the 2024 awards, where Baldur’s Gate 3 secured six awards from ten nominations, anticipation for this year's winners is high.
While some titles didn't make the "Best Game" shortlist, they remain eligible for 16 other categories:
⚫︎ Animation ⚫︎ Artistic Achievement ⚫︎ Audio Achievement ⚫︎ British Game ⚫︎ Debut Game ⚫︎ Evolving Game ⚫︎ Family ⚫︎ Game Beyond Entertainment ⚫︎ Game Design ⚫︎ Multiplayer ⚫︎ Music ⚫︎ Narrative ⚫︎ New Intellectual Property ⚫︎ Technical Achievement ⚫︎ Performer in a Leading Role ⚫︎ Performer in a Supporting Role
Notable Exclusions from "Best Game"

Several prominent 2024 releases, while featured in the overall longlist, are absent from the "Best Game" category. This includes Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and Silent Hill 2. This exclusion stems from BAFTA's eligibility rules, which exclude remasters of games released outside the eligibility period, full remakes, and substantial new content from the "Best Game" and "British Game" categories. However, these titles may still compete in other categories recognizing craft and originality.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Silent Hill 2 are contenders in categories such as Music, Narrative, and Technical Achievement. Significantly, Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is not included in the BAFTA nominations, though its appearance in other year-end awards is anticipated.
The complete BAFTA Games Awards longlist is accessible on the official BAFTA website.
-
Trump Stamp by Yuri AmmosovPresidential Challenge: Can You Win the White House?Put your political strategy to the test in this thrilling election simulation! Take control of either Trump or Clinton's campaign and battle to secure all 538 electoral votes before time runs out. W -
RogueMaster : Action RPGEmbarque em uma emocionante aventura de ação e estratégia com RogueMaster: Action RPG. Com uma jogabilidade hack and slash, você controlará seu destino enquanto enfrenta inimigos nesta intensa experiência RogueLike. Com gráficos impressionantes e -
All American & Double Bonus - VIDEO POKERImmerse yourself in the excitement of classic video poker titles like Double Double Bonus Poker, Deuces Wild, and Jacks or Better with the free All American & Double Bonus - VIDEO POKER app! Explore multiple poker card games such as Aces & Eights an -
Buckshot Roulette: PvP DuelDive into the pulse-pounding world of high-risk showdowns with "Buckshot Roulette: PvP Duel." This electrifying multiplayer game challenges players to pit their nerves and instincts against opponents in a deadly twist on Russian Roulette. Each trigg -
Damn That's Felicia? NEW UPDATEStep into the role of Felicia’s boyfriend in Damn That’s Felicia? NEW UPDATE, a game where you manage your relationship while she's away at college. Will you play the loyal partner waiting faithfully, the oblivious boyfriend unaware of her secrets, -
H NTR ChroniclesEmbark on an emotional journey with "H NTR Chronicles," where you guide Erica through her complex relationships with her husband and an intriguing tutor named Sato. This deeply engaging story explores themes of passion, betrayal, and life-altering d