The 28th D.I.C.E. Awards have arrived and have celebrated the best of the best in the world of video games from 2024. While there were a lot of winners across 23 categories, Astro Bot won the night by taking home Game of the Year alongside Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Outstanding Technical Achievement, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Game Design.
There were a few other games that won multiple categories, and Helldivers 2 came in second with four wins for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design, Action Game of the Year, and Online Game of the Year. Balatro and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle also both brought home three wins.
In addition to honoring the best games of 2024, this year’s D.I.C.E. Awards also celebrated two individuals who both made a great impact on the video game industry. First up, former Executive Vice President of Operations for Nintendo of America was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for his time with the company and his support for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Next, Insomniac Games founder and president Ted Price, who recently announced his retirement from the studio, was given the Hall of Fame Award for all he has done for game development and “leading Insomniac Games for three decades and advocating for video game creators’ First Amendment rights.”
You can check out the full list of winners from the 28th D.I.C.E. Awards below.
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
Astro Bot – WINNERCall of Duty: Black Ops 6FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTHNevaWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Black Myth: Wukong – WINNERIndiana 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” Jones – WINNERINDIKA – IndikaSenua’s Saga: Hellblade II – Senua
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
Astro BotHelldivers 2 – WINNERMonument Valley 3Senua’s Saga: Hellblade IIStar Wars Outlaws
Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
Frostpunk 2Helldivers 2 – WINNERMonument Valley 3Senua’s Saga: Hellblade IIStill Wakes the Deep
Outstanding Achievement in Story
1000xRESISTIndiana Jones and the Great Circle – WINNERMetaphor: ReFantazioStill Wakes the DeepThank Goodness You’re Here!
Outstanding Technical Achievement
Astro Bot – WINNERBatman: 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 2 – WINNERStellar Blade
Adventure Game of the Year
1000xRESISTANIMAL WELLIndiana Jones and the Great Circle – WINNERThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Family Game of the Year
Astro Bot – WINNERCat Quest IIILittle Kitty, Big CityThe Plucky SquireSuper Mario Party Jamboree
Fighting Game of the Year
Blazing StrikeDRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZEROMortal Kombat 1: Khaos ReignsTEKKEN 8 – WINNERUNDERDOGS
Racing Game of the Year
F1® 24 – WINNERMotoGP™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 – WINNER
Sports Game of the Year
EA SPORTS College Football 25EA SPORTS FC 25MLB The Show 24 – WINNERNBA 2K25
Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
Balatro – WINNERCaves of QudFrostpunk 2Tactical Breach WizardsSatisfactory
Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
Alien: Rogue IncursionBatman: Arkham ShadowSkydance’s BEHEMOTHStarship Home – WINNERUNDERDOGS
Immersive Reality Game of the Year
Alien: Rogue IncursionBatman: Arkham Shadow – WINNEREscaping WonderlandSkydance’s BEHEMOTHUNDERDOGS
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
ANIMAL WELLBalatro – WINNERGrunnINDIKAMouthwashing
Mobile Game of the Year
Balatro – WINNERHalls of TormentMonument Valley 3Paper TrailWuthering Waves
Online Game of the Year
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Diablo IV: Vessel of HatredHelldivers 2 – WINNERMarvel RivalsWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
ANIMAL WELLAstro Bot – WINNERBalatroHelldivers 2UFO 50
Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
1000xRESISTANIMAL WELL – WINNERLorelei and the Laser EyesRivenThank Goodness You’re Here!
Game of the Year
Astro Bot – WINNERBalatroBlack Myth: WukongHelldivers 2Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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