The global video game industry will converge in Spain next month for The Game Awards 2025, an annual event celebrating achievement and offering a first look at forthcoming titles. Hosted by geoff Keighley, the December 11-12 gala is expected to draw millions of viewers and heavily influence the gaming landscape for 2026 and beyond, with key announcements anticipated from developers like Capcom and Creative Assembly. This year’s event will be held in-person at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, marking a return to a European location after last year’s ceremony in Los Angeles [[unknown]].
The gaming industry is gearing up for The Game Awards 2025, an event poised to unveil a wave of announcements and previews shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the annual gala will recognize achievements in game development and offer a first look at titles slated for release in 2026 and beyond. The event consistently generates significant buzz, and anticipation is already building with reveals coming even before the show itself.
Date and Time for The Game Awards 2025
The Game Awards 2025 will kick off in the early hours of December 11-12 in Spain, translating to a late evening/early morning viewing for audiences in the Americas. Here’s a breakdown of the schedule across various regions:
- East Coast of the U.S. (ET) – 7:30 PM
- West Coast of the U.S. (PT) – 4:30 PM
- Mexico City (CDMX) – 6:30 PM
- Colombia / Peru / Ecuador – 7:30 PM
- Venezuela – 8:30 PM
- Chile / Argentina / Uruguay – 9:30 PM
- Spain (Canary Islands) – 12:30 AM
- Spain (Peninsula and Balearic Islands) – 1:30 AM
You can find the schedule for your specific country or region here.
What to Expect at The Game Awards 2025
The Game Awards 2025 will celebrate video games with a ceremony featuring world premieres, musical performances, and, crucially, a look at upcoming titles. Several games are already confirmed to make an appearance, generating excitement among fans and industry observers. The event’s reveals often set the tone for the year ahead in gaming.
- EXODUS. A new trailer is expected for the sci-fi RPG developed by former BioWare (Mass Effect) developers.
- LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. TT Games’ latest installment will be showcased at The Game Awards 2025.
- Neon Giant. The studio behind *The Ascent* is preparing to unveil its next project.
- Phantom Blade Zero. A release date for the highly anticipated title will be announced at the show.
- Resident Evil 9: Requiem. Capcom is set to release a new trailer for the upcoming survival-horror game.
- Saros. A new trailer will be revealed for the sci-fi game from the creators of *Returnal*.
- Tomb Raider. Fans will finally learn more about Lara Croft’s next adventure.
- Total War. Creative Assembly has teased a new, ambitious project in addition to the recently announced *TW: Medieval 3*.
The Game Awards 2025 Nominees
The Game Awards 2025, at its core, recognizes excellence in gaming with a series of awards. Several titles are emerging as frontrunners, including *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, with a leading 12 nominations, alongside *Death Stranding 2*, *Ghost of Yotei*, *Hades 2*, *Hollow Knight: Silksong*, and *Split Fiction*.
A complete list of nominees for The Game Awards 2025 can be found here
