The winners of this year’s gamescom award have been revealed, honoring standout games, booths, and creative showcases at the world’s biggest gaming event. Across 19 categories, developers, publishers, and artists were recognized for shaping the future of interactive entertainment.

Resident Evil Requiem Steals the Show

The biggest highlight of the ceremony was Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom Entertainment’s survival horror blockbuster. The game earned four awards: Best Visuals, Best Audio, Most Epic, and Best Sony PlayStation Game. Moreover, Capcom received the Best Lineup award, with further nominations for Pragmata and Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

Ubisoft and Pokémon Celebrate Big Wins

Meanwhile, Ubisoft also celebrated several victories. Anno 117: Pax Romana won Best PC Game, and Ubisoft’s presence at gamescom secured both Best Booth and Best Business Booth. Furthermore, fans showed strong support for The Pokémon Company, whose entertainment area won the Best Booth (Consumer Award) after drawing massive crowds and widespread enthusiasm.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Wows With New Trailer

In addition, the long-awaited indie title Hollow Knight: Silksong impressed the community with its new trailer. Consequently, it claimed the Best Trailer (Consumer Award) and proved that anticipation for the game remains sky-high.

At the same time, Tiny Bookshop earned the Games for Impact award for its heartfelt theme of building a community around reading. Furthermore, cozy adventure Hela collected two honors: Most Entertaining and Most Wholesome.

Artist Alleys Honored With HEART OF GAMING Award

This year’s prestigious HEART OF GAMING Award went to the gamescom artist area. Here, independent artists displayed game-inspired creations and connected directly with fans. Therefore, the jury recognized the artist alleys for their outstanding role in supporting independent voices and celebrating creativity within gaming culture.

Full List of Winners

This year’s ceremony celebrated the most outstanding achievements across genres, platforms, and community contributions. From blockbuster titles like Resident Evil Requiem to indie gems such as Tiny Bookshop, the awards highlighted the diversity and creativity shaping the gaming industry. Below is the full list of winners and their respective categories:

• Best Visuals – Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom Entertainment)

• Best Audio – Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom Entertainment)

• Best Gameplay – Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo)

• Most Entertaining – Hela (Windup / Knights Peak)

• Most Epic – Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom Entertainment)

• Most Wholesome – Hela (Windup / Knights Peak)

• Games for Impact – Tiny Bookshop (neoludic games / Skystone Games, 2P Games)

• Best Microsoft Xbox Game – Grounded 2 (Obsidian Entertainment / Xbox Game Studios)

• Best PC Game – Anno 117: Pax Romana (Ubisoft Mainz / Ubisoft)

• Best Sony PlayStation Game – Resident Evil Requiem (Capcom Entertainment)

• Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game – Mario Kart World (Nintendo)

• Best Mobile Game – Love and Deepspace (Papergames / Infold Games)

• Best Lineup (Jury Award) – Capcom Entertainment

• Best Booth (Jury Award) – Anno 117: Pax Romana Hands-On Booth + Ubisoft’s Community Lounge

• Best Business Booth (Jury Award) – Ubisoft’s Business Lounge

• HEART OF GAMING Award (Special Jury Prize) – gamescom artist area

• Best Booth (Consumer Award) – Pokémon

• Best Merch (Consumer Award) – Star Birds Gacha Machine

• Best Trailer (Consumer Award) – Hollow Knight: Silksong

Ultimately, the gamescom award 2025 highlighted the very best of gaming. From major blockbuster releases to indie treasures and creative community efforts, this year’s winners showcased the incredible diversity of the industry.

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