28th Annual DICE Awards Nominees Revealed

The 28th annual DICE Awards has revealed the categories and nominees for this year's show. The show will be livestreamed on February 13 at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET.

For the coveted Game of the Year category this year, there are five games being considered--Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Helldivers 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The inclusion of Indiana Jones is notable since it wasn't considered at The Game Awards 2024 due to its December release date. Without further ado, here are the categories and their nominees.

Outstanding Achievement in Animation
Astro BotCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Final Fantasy VII RebirthNevaWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Black Myth: WukongIndiana Jones and the Great CircleLego Horizon AdventuresThe Plucky SquireSenua's Saga: Hellblade II

Outstanding Achievement in Character
1000xResist - WatcherFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth - Yuffie KisaragiIndiana Jones and the Great Circle - Dr. Henry "Indiana" JonesIndika - IndikaSenua's Saga: Hellblade II - Senua

Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
Astro BotHelldivers 2Monument Valley 3Senua's Saga: Hellblade IIStar Wars Outlaws

Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
Frostpunk 2Helldivers 2Monument Valley 3Senua's Saga: Hellblade IIStill Wakes the Deep

Outstanding Achievement in Story
1000xResistIndiana Jones and the Great CircleMetaphor: ReFantazioStill Wakes the DeepThank Goodness You're Here!

Outstanding Technical Achievement
Astro BotBatman: Arkham ShadowIndiana Jones and the Great CircleSenua's Saga: Hellblade IIWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Action Game of the Year
Batman: Arkham ShadowBlack Myth: WukongCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Helldivers 2Stellar Blade

Adventure Game of the Year
1000xResistAnimal WellIndiana Jones and the Great CircleThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Family Game of the Year
Astro BotCat Quest IIILittle Kitty, Big CityThe Plucky SquireSuper Mario Party Jamboree

Fighting Game of the Year
Blazing StrikeDragon Ball: Sparking! ZeroMortal Kombat 1: Khaos ReignsTekke 8Underdogs

Racing Game of the Year
F1 24MotoGP 24Night-Runners Prologue

Role-Playing Game of the Year
Final Fantasy VII RebirthDragon Age: The VeilguardElden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeLike a Dragon: Infinite WealthMetaphor: ReFantazio

Sports Game of the Year
EA Sports College Football 25EA Sports FC 25MLB The Show 24NBA 2K25

Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
BalatroCaves of QudFrostpunk 2Tactical Breach WizardsSatisfactory

Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
Alien: Rogue IncursionBatman: Arkham ShadowSkydance's BehemothStarship HomeUnderdogs

Immersive Reality Game of the Year
Alien: Rogue IncursionBatman: Arkham ShadowEscaping WonderlandSkydance's BehemothUnderdogs

Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
Animal WellBalatroGrunnIndikaMouthwashing

Mobile Game of the Year
BalatroHalls of TormentMonument Valley 3Paper TrailWuthering Waves

Online Game of the Year
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Diablo IV: Vessel of HatredHelldivers 2Marvel RivalsWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
Animal WellAstro BotBalatroHelldivers 2UFO 50

Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
1000xResistAnimal WellLorelei and the Laser EyesRiven

Thank Goodness You're Here!

Game of the Year
Astro BotBalatroBlack Myth: WukongHelldivers 2Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

28th Annual DICE Awards Nominees Revealed

28th Annual DICE Awards Nominees Revealed

28th Annual DICE Awards Nominees Revealed

28th Annual DICE Awards Nominees Revealed

28th Annual DICE Awards Nominees Revealed