The big winner of this year’s awards is Monster Hunter Wilds, which swept several categories. The game was celebrated as the Most Epic and Most Entertaining Game, and also took home the title of Best Sony PlayStation Game. Its action-packed trailer captivated both the jury and fans alike, solidifying its place as a standout title at Gamescom 2024.
If you want a recap of the nominees, head to our other article.
Other Major Winners
Bandai Namco’s Little Nightmares 3 was recognized for its outstanding graphics and audio, earning it the award for Best Microsoft Xbox Game.
11bit Studios also made a strong showing, with Frostpunk 2 winning Best Gameplay and Creatures of Ava being honored in the Games for Impact category.
The award for Most Wholesome Game went to Tavern Talk by German developer Gentle Troll.
In addition to individual game awards, the Microsoft Xbox, Bethesda, and Blizzard booth in Hall 7 was recognized as the Best Booth, impressing visitors with its grand design and interactive elements.
Sustainability Award Goes to Tencent
The Gamescom Sustainability Award honors organizations within the global gaming industry for their commitment to sustainable practices. This year, the award was presented to Tencent Games during Gamescom Opening Night Live. Brent Irvin, President of Tencent Americas, accepted the award, with the jury from the UN’s Playing for the Planet initiative commending Tencent for its transparent and data-driven approach to achieving ambitious sustainability goals.
HEART OF GAMING Award
The HEART OF GAMING Award is a special recognition given annually by the Gamescom Awards jury. This year, the award highlights the important role of video games in protecting and preserving democratic values. The jury acknowledged the increasing use of computer and video games by civil society actors, memorial sites, and political institutions to convey and uphold democratic principles.
Overview of the Winners
- Best Visuals: Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Best Audio: Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Best Gameplay: Frostpunk 2, 11bit studios
- Most Entertaining: Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
- Most Epic: Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
- Most Wholesome: Tavern Talk, Gentle Troll Entertainment
- Games for Impact: Creatures of Ava, Inverge Studios / 11bit studios
- Best Microsoft Xbox Game: Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Best PC Game: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Warhorse Studios / Plaion
- Best Sony PlayStation Game: Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
- Best Mobile Game: Genshin Impact, HoYoverse
- Best Trailer / Announcement: Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
- Best of Show Floor: Microsoft Xbox / Bethesda / Blizzard
- HEART OF GAMING Award: Games protect democracy
- gamescom sustainability award: Tencent Games
