Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes Best Game award at 2026 BAFTA Games Awards but shares spotlight with Dispatch with 3 wins each
The 2026 BAFTA Games Awards ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in gaming, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claiming the prestigious Best Game award. The action RPG, developed by Sandfall Interactive, earned three accolades from twelve nominations, including Best Game, Debut Game, and Performer in a Leading Role. Actress Jennifer English won Best Lead Performer for her contributions to the title.
Dispatch, developed by AdHoc Studio, emerged as a co-champion with three awards of its own, including Performer in a Supporting Role (won by actor Jeffery Wright), Audio Achievement, and Animation. Ghost of Yotei also garnered recognition with two wins in the Music and Technical Achievement categories.
The Fellowship Award was presented to Iikka Pannanen of Supercell. Death Stranding 2 was among the titles recognized at the ceremony. The BAFTA Games Awards remain one of gaming’s most prestigious recognition ceremonies, honoring excellence across development, performance, audio, animation, artistic achievement, and technical innovation.