Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Tops 2026 BAFTA Games Noms

The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards were announced today, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 topping the list with 12 nods across 17 categories, positioning it as a frontrunner for the Best Game prize. The ceremony, which honors excellence in video game development, is scheduled for April 17 in London and will be livestreamed on YouTube.

Developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, the stylish French role-playing game has already secured Game of the Year wins at other major awards, including the Golden Joysticks, The Game Awards, and the DICE Awards. Its haul marks a record for the most nominations received by a debut title, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Death Stranding in 2020. Trailing closely are Dispatch with nine nominations, Ghost of Yōtei with eight, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach with seven, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle with six. The awards recognize 42 games in total, spanning blockbuster productions and independent efforts from developers worldwide.

In the Best Game category, the nominees are Arc Raiders, Blue Prince, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Dispatch, Ghost of Yōtei, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle....