**Title:** BAFTA Games Awards 2023: Celebrating Gaming Excellence
**Meta Description:** Discover the winners of the BAFTA Games Awards 2023, honoring the best in gaming creativity and achievement over the past year.
**URL Slug:** bafta-games-awards-2023-winners
**Headline:** BAFTA Games Awards 2023: A Night of Celebration for Gaming Excellence
The BAFTA Games Awards recently took place, honoring outstanding achievements in the gaming industry over the past year. Hosted by comedian Phil Wang for the second consecutive year, the event was held at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, bringing together some of the biggest names in gaming. With 41 games nominated across 17 categories, the night was filled with excitement and recognition for creative talent in the gaming world.
### Winners of the BAFTA Games Awards 2023
**Animation**
– **Winner:** Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Other nominees included Astro Bot, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, LEGO Horizon Adventures, Thank Goodness You’re Here!, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
**Artistic Achievement**
– **Winner:** Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Nominees were Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong, Harold Halibut, Neva, and Still Wakes the Deep.
**Audio Achievement**
– **Winner:** ANIMAL WELL
Other contenders included Astro Bot, Helldivers 2, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Star Wars Outlaws, and Still Wakes the Deep.
**Best Game**
– **Winner:** Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
The competition included Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Helldivers 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
**Debut Game**
– **Winner:** ANIMAL WELL
Other nominees were Balatro, Pacific Drive, The Plucky Squire, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, and Thank Goodness You’re Here!
**Evolving Game**
– **Winner:** Diablo IV
Nominees included FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE, No Man’s Sky, Sea of Thieves, Vampire Survivors, and World of Warcraft.
**Family**
– **Winner:** Astro Bot
Other nominees were Cat Quest III, LEGO Horizon Adventures, Little Kitty, Big City, The Plucky Squire, and Super Mario Party Jamboree.
**Game Beyond Entertainment**
– **Winner:** Botany Manor
Nominees included Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop), Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, Tetris Forever, and Vampire Therapist.
**Game Design**
– **Winner:** ANIMAL WELL
Other nominees were Astro Bot, Balatro, Helldivers 2, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Tactical Breach Wizards.
**Multiplayer**
– **Winner:** Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Nominees included Helldivers 2, LEGO Horizon Adventures, Super Mario Party Jamboree, TEKKEN 8, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
**Music**
– **Winner:** Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Other nominees were Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, Helldivers 2, and Star Wars Outlaws.
**Narrative**
– **Winner:** Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Nominees included Black Myth: Wukong, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Still Wakes the Deep.
**New Intellectual Property**
– **Winner:** ANIMAL WELL
Other nominees were Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Still Wakes the Deep, and Thank Goodness You’re Here!
**Technical Achievement**
– **Winner:** Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Nominees included Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Tiny Glade, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
### Conclusion
The BAFTA Games Awards 2023 showcased the incredible talent and creativity within the gaming industry, with Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II leading the night with multiple wins. As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, these awards highlight the importance of innovation and storytelling in video games.
### FAQ
**What are the BAFTA Games Awards?**
The BAFTA Games Awards are an annual event that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the gaming industry, honoring outstanding games and creative achievements from the past year.
