The 28th D.I.C.E. Awards have officially concluded, celebrating the most exceptional achievements in video games from 2024. With a total of 23 categories recognizing excellence across the industry, *Astro Bot* emerged as the standout winner of the night, securing Game of the Year along with accolades for Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Outstanding Technical Achievement, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Game Design.
Other notable multi-category winners included *Helldivers 2*, which claimed four awards—Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design, Action Game of the Year, and Online Game of the Year. Additionally, both *Balatro* and *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* earned three awards each, further highlighting their impact on the gaming landscape this year.
Celebrating the Best Game of 2024
Beyond game recognition, this year’s D.I.C.E. Awards also honored two influential figures who have left a lasting mark on the video game industry. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to the former Executive Vice President of Operations at Nintendo of America, acknowledging his contributions to the company and his charitable efforts through the Starlight Children's Foundation.
In addition, Ted Price, founder and president of Insomniac Games, received the Hall of Fame Award in recognition of his decades-long leadership at the studio and his advocacy for creators’ rights, including pivotal support for the protection of First Amendment freedoms within the gaming industry.
You can view the complete list of winners from the 28th D.I.C.E. Awards below:
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
- Astro Bot – WINNER
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- FIRST FANTASY VII REBIRTH
- Neva
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
- Black Myth: Wukong – WINNER
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- LEGO Horizon Adventures
- The Plucky Squire
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
Outstanding Achievement in Character
- 1000xRESIST – Watcher
- FIRST FANTASY VII REBIRTH – Yuffie Kisaragi
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones – WINNER
- INDIKA – Indika
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II – Senua
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
- Astro Bot
- Helldivers 2 – WINNER
- Monument Valley 3
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Star Wars Outlaws
Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
- Frostpunk 2
- Helldivers 2 – WINNER
- Monument Valley 3
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Still Wakes the Deep
Outstanding Achievement in Story
- 1000xRESIST
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – WINNER
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Thank Goodness You're Here!
Outstanding Technical Achievement
- Astro Bot – WINNER
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Action Game of the Year
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2 – WINNER
- Stellar Blade
Adventure Game of the Year
- 1000xRESIST
- ANIMAL WELL
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – WINNER
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Family Game of the Year
- Astro Bot – WINNER
- Cat Quest III
- Little Kitty, Big City
- The Plucky Squire
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
Fighting Game of the Year
- Blazing Strike
- DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
- Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns
- TEKKEN 8 – WINNER
- UNDERDOGS
Racing Game of the Year
- F1® 24 – WINNER
- MotoGP™24
- NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE
Role-Playing Game of the Year
- FIRST FANTASY VII REBIRTH
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio – WINNER
Sports Game of the Year
- EA SPORTS College Football 25
- EA SPORTS FC 25
- MLB The Show 24 – WINNER
- NBA 2K25
Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
- Balatro – WINNER
- Caves of Qud
- Frostpunk 2
- Tactical Breach