News - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dominates DICE Awards 2026

The DICE Summit in Las Vegas concluded with the 29th Annual DICE Awards, celebrating the year's best in interactive entertainment. Hosted by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, the event recognized achievements across 23 categories, drawing from 65 nominated games. Leading the nominations were 'Ghost of Yotei' and 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33', each securing eight nominations, with 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' achieving a sweeping victory by winning five awards, including Game of the Year. 'Ghost of Yotei' garnered three awards, while 'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach' and 'Blue Prince' were each honored in two categories. Broadcast live from the Aria Resort & Casino, the ceremony featured standout titles such as 'South of Midnight', which won Outstanding Achievement in Animation, and 'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach', which impressed in both Audio Design and Technical Achievement. In Art Direction and Story, 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' stood out, further highlighting its evening success. Below is a list of the award winners: - **Outstanding Achievement in Animation:** South of Midnight - **Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction:** Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - **Outstanding Achievement in Character:** Ghost of Yotei - Atsu - **Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition:** Ghost of Yotei - **Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design:** Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - **Outstanding Achievement in Story:** Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - **Outstanding Technical Achievement:** Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - **Action Game of the Year:** Hades II - **Adventure Game of the Year:** Ghost of Yotei - **Family Game of the Year:** LEGO® Party! - **Fighting Game of the Year:** Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection - **Racing Game of the Year:** Mario Kart World - **Role-Playing Game of the Year:** Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - **Sports Game of the Year:** Rematch - **Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year:** The Alters - **Immersive Reality Technical Achievement:** Hotel Infinity - **Immersive Reality Game of the Year:** Ghost Town - **Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game:** Blue Prince - **Mobile Game of the Year:** Persona5: The Phantom X - **Online Game of the Year:** Arc Raiders - **Outstanding Achievement in Game Design:** Blue Prince - **Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction:** Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - **Game of the Year:** Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Stay informed on the latest in gaming by exploring announcements from the recent PlayStation State of Play or subscribing to our weekly newsletter for insights delivered straight to your inbox.