The 2026 BAFTA Games Awards crowned Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as Best Game, marking a standout night for Sandfall’s debut RPG, which emerged as one of the most celebrated titles of the ceremony with multiple wins and leading nominations.
According to Video Games Chronicle, the game entered the awards with 12 nominations and ultimately secured three major honours, including Best Game, Debut Game, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. Its strong performance made it one of the most dominant titles of the evening.
Another major success came from Dispatch, developed by AdHoc, which also walked away with three BAFTAs. The game earned awards for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright, highlighting the increasing importance of performance and sound design in modern storytelling games.
Strong performances across major studios
PlayStation’s first-party lineup also delivered notable wins. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach earned Artistic Achievement, while Ghost of Yotei secured both Technical Achievement and Music, reinforcing Sony’s continued focus on cinematic, high-quality production values.
Independent and mid-sized studios were also well represented. Blue Prince won for Game Design, while Atomfall was named Best British Game, showing the breadth of creativity across the UK industry. Meanwhile, Arc Raiders took home Multiplayer, and No Man’s Sky continued its long-term resurgence by winning Evolving Game.
Other category winners included Lego Party for Family, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II for Narrative, reflecting a wide range of genres being recognised at the event.
Industry recognition and special honour
The prestigious BAFTA Fellowship was awarded to Iikka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, the studio behind global mobile hits such as Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. The honour recognises his long-standing contribution to the global gaming industry.
BAFTA also highlighted creative innovation beyond traditional entertainment, awarding New Intellectual Property to South of Midnight and Game Beyond Entertainment to Despelote.
Key winners at BAFTA Games Awards 2026
- Best Game: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Debut Game: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Performer (Leading Role): Jennifer English – Clair Obscur
- Animation: Dispatch
- Audio Achievement: Dispatch
- Performer (Supporting Role): Jeffrey Wright – Dispatch
- Artistic Achievement: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Technical Achievement: Ghost of Yotei
- Music: Ghost of Yotei
- Narrative: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
- Game Design: Blue Prince
- British Game: Atomfall
- Multiplayer: Arc Raiders
- Evolving Game: No Man’s Sky
- Family: Lego Party
- New Intellectual Property: South of Midnight
- Game Beyond Entertainment: Despelote
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game won Best Game at BAFTA 2026?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game, along with two additional awards.
Which title matched it with multiple wins?
Dispatch also secured three awards across animation, audio, and performance categories.
Who received the BAFTA Fellowship?
Iikka Paananen of Supercell was honoured for his industry-wide contributions.
Which PlayStation games were recognised?
Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei together earned three technical and artistic awards.
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