TheGame Awardswent all-digital this year with a massive broadcast across the world. Whileall eyes were on its Game of the Year pick, the show also brought several exciting announcements.
The biggest shock of the show was a reveal of a newPerfect Darkgame by Microsoft-owned studio The Initiative. The title has been rumored throughout the year and many fans speculated it could show up during the broadcast. BioWare teased a new Mass Effect game, though it didn’t share details on it.Fortnitestole the back half of the show by revealing that Master Chief was coming to the game, as are characters fromThe Walking Dead. Nintendo’s much anticipatedSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatefighter turned out to be Sephiroth fromFinal Fantasy VII.Ark 2was another highlight, which debuted an action-packed trailer staring Vin Diesel.
Aside from those topline announcements, the three-hour broadcast was a little more low-key than some were expecting. Anticipated games likeElden Ringdidn’t make an appearance, and there were only a handful of major surprises. Much of the show revolved around checking in on games and studios previously highlighted at The Game Awards. Most notably, Game Awards regular Josef Fares appeared to show off Hazelight’s new multiplayer gameIt Takes Two.
Here’s every major announcement from the 2020 Game Awards.
Devolver Digital announcesLoop Hero
Time for our first World Premiere of the night…Loop Hero!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/XbajfZVFpd
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards)July 21, 2025
The preshow kicked off with Devolver Digital. The indie publisher revealed a new game calledLoop Hero, which appears to be a retro RPG with deck-building elements. The game is scheduled for a 2021 release.
Sea of Solitude: The Director’s Cutcoming to Switch
World Premiere trailer of Sea of Solitude just for you from@CorneliaGeppert! 🌊#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/WiSlgCJdGx
Former Game Awards nomineeSea of Solitudeis coming to Nintendo Switch. The port is a more robust rework of the original indie game, described as a director’s cut. The extended version is coming exclusively to the Switch on March 4.Sea of Solitudewas previously nominated in the Games for Impact category.
New dragon combat gameCentury: Age of Ashes
World Premiere of Century: Age of Ashes!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/1uj5OQahm3
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards)July 28, 2025
The preshow ended with a dragon flying combat game calledCentury: Age of Ashes. The game comes out in February, with the beta available now on Steam. It looks a bit likeSkyrimmeetsPanzer Dragoonwith a competitive multiplayer focus.
Sephiroth joinsSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
New main? 🤔 World Premiere of a brand new character, Sephiroth in Super Smash Bros Ultimate by@NintendoAmerica!!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/lfoeWsHNMv
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’snext character is Sephiroth fromFinal Fantasy VII.A new trailer showed the villain in action slashing a sword and with one black wing. The character releases sometime this month.
Perfect Darkcoming from The Initiative
Perfect Dark!!@xboxdropping the highly anticipated World Premiere at#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/7TPwFjOlgk
Developer The Initiative unveiled a cinematic trailer for its latest project, a newPerfect Darkgame. The team describes it as an eco-shooter. Microsoft previously described the studio as a AAA developer, with its current project being heavily under wraps. Rumors has previously suggested the team was working on the franchise.
Back 4 Bloodis basically Left 4 Dead 3
🧟♀️ Look out for zombies 🧟♂️ in this World Premiere of@back4bloodfrom@TurtleRock!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/XPxgTKOFMG
A cinematic trailer and gameplay were shown forBack 4 Blood, a zombie game by Turtle Rock Studios. Turtle Rock, formerly Valve South, worked on theLeft 4 Deadgames andBack 4 Blood“builds on the legacy” of that series. It’s unclear if its an official sequel or a spiritual successor, but it features four-player zombie co-op that’s identical toLeft 4 Dead’sgameplay.
The Callisto Protocolis a new sci-fi horror game
World Premiere of The Callisto Protocol from@sd_studios! Need it now!!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/xorEFoPiCH
The Callisto Protocol is coming from Striking Distance Studio. The studio is led by Glen Schofield, who worked onDead Space. The game is described as a survival horror game, and it certainly appears to be in the vein ofDead Space. The game will release in 2022.
Open Roadsis a new game from Fullbright
Road trip anyone?@A_iand@fullbrightjust dropped the World Premiere of Open Roads with@KaitlynDeverand Keri Russell!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/9Hz7Q1DLF8
Gone Homedeveloper Fullbright’s new project isOpen Roads. Published by Annapurna Interactive, the game is a road trip/coming of age story with a unique art style. The game features voice acting by Keri Russell and Kaitlyn Dever.
Disco Elysium: The Final Cutcoming to PlayStation and PC
Disco Elysium – The Final Cut is the definitive edition of the smash-hit RPG. New political quests, more characters, and full voice-acting for everyone. Standard Edition and Collector's Edition now available to pre-order. Coming March 2021.https://t.co/GIIwHpaPJKpic.twitter.com/Okl3pW7oTy
Disco Elysiumis finally coming to consoles in the form ofDisco Elysium: The Final Cut. The game features more content, including new quests. The game lands on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC in March. Players can pre-order a deluxe edition of the game now.
The RPG won four awards at last year’s Game Awards including best RPG and Best Narrative.
BioWare shows offDragon Age 4
Here it is!!! The new DRAGON AGE World Premiere by@Bioware!#TheGameAwards!pic.twitter.com/XIn19vn0VF
BioWare showed a brief trailer for the next Dragon Age game. Unfortunately, it didn’t reveal much of anything, but it was good to see it make an appearance. The trailer comes shortly after the studio underwent major changes that saw two top employees stepping down, including the game’s executive producer.
Crimson Desertis a new open world game
First look at@CrimsonDesert_gameplay in this World Premiere! 🤯 at#TheGameAwards!pic.twitter.com/d5iqsj0n4D
South Korean developer Pearl Abyss revealed a new, next-gen open world game calledCrimson Desert.The trailer showed off some gorgeous landscapes that heavily featured impressive lighting effects. It looks quite a bit likeAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, with a heavy focus on brutal combat, exploration, and puzzles. There appears to be a bit of as sci-fi element to it as well, another similarity to Assassin’s Creed. Pearl Abyss is the development studio behindBlack Desert Online.
The Swedish Chef joinsOvercooked
The Swedish Chef in@OvercookedGame?! Name a more iconic duo, I’ll wait.#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/x5ulYxpY2v
The Swedish Chef made an appearance and gave a speech in a comedic bit. The Muppet is a playable character inOvercooked: All you may Eatand players can download him now for free.
Warframegets an Unreal Tournament weapon bundle
Warframe is now available on the Epic Games Store!
Download now and claim the exclusive Unreal Tournament Weapon Bundle for free until December 24.@PlayWarframefor FREE:https://t.co/b4sl7zyXS4pic.twitter.com/dkQS3PH1ni
Warframeis now available for free on the Epic Games Store. As part of the release, the looter-shooter is getting a new weapon bundle based on the Unreal Tournament series. Players can claim it for free until December 24.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warseason one shown
.@CallOfDutydropping the World Premiere of Season One#BlackOpsColdWar!!#TheGameAwards#Warzonepic.twitter.com/qVTfpfiLMW
Activision showed off a new glimpse ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’sfirst season. It featured quite a lot of guns and jeeps, as one might expect, and seemed to tease some battle royale mode gameplay. It officially kicks off on December 16.
PlayStation 5 gameSeasonrevealed
World Premiere of Season coming to@PlayStation5!!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/UENfjNxLRC
A new PlayStation 5 game calledSeasonwas revealed. Developer by Scavengers Studio,Seasonis a new indie with a gorgeous art style. Scavengers Studio is the team behind battle royale gameThe Darwin Project.
Vin Diesel stars inArk 2
World Premiere of ARK II! A brutal new world of primitive survival! Continue@survivetheark's story of humankind's evolution in this next-generation sandbox survival experience! 🦕#ARK2#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/W8iHpLkOWf
Am expansive, story-driven trailer forArk 2was shown. The sequel stars Vin Diesel and shows the actor fighting monsters and dinosaurs off with an ae in the jungle. The game features something of a sci-fi edge, with Diesel’s character discovering some sort of future tech after escaping the clutches of a T. Rex.
In addition to the game, Ark is getting an animated series in 2022 that stars Elliot Page and Gerard Butler.
Fall Guys’winter-themed season shown
The most wonderful time of the year for the@FallGuysGameWorld Premiere of Season 3! ❄️#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/l0K5bTEY0L
A new trailer forFall Guys: Ultimate Knockout’snext season was shown, giving a glimpse of the upcoming winter update. The trailer showcases new penguin-themed costumes and snowy levels. The season begins on January 15.
Evil Dead: The Gamerevealed
This World Premiere is for all the supernatural horror fans, it’s Evil Dead The Game!#TheGameAwards!pic.twitter.com/AGIvpzZgkU
Evil Deadis getting its own game.Evil Dead: The Gameis coming in 2021 and seems to be a multiplayer game, though few details were revealed during its short trailer, which featured main character Ash.
Ghosts ‘n Goblinsremake coming to Switch
Wow an incredible first look at@CapcomUSA_Arcade Collection!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/p83Sud3GT8
A remake ofGhosts ‘n Goblins, calledGhosts ‘n Goblins: Resurrection,is coming to Nintendo Switch on February 26.
In addition to that remake, the Capcom Arcade Collection is coming in February. The fine print notes that1943: The Battle of Midwaywill be free, but other titles will be separate DLC. It’s unclear if those are free.
Microsoft Flight Simulatorcomes to Xbox Series X summer 2021
Prepare for take off! Here’s the wonderful World Premiere of Flight Simulator coming to@Xbox!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/WhifW6veQk
A new trailer forMicrosoft Flight Simulatorshowed off the game playing on Xbox Series X. The game, which won Best Strategy/Simulator Game this year, is coming to the console in summer 2021.
Returnalgets March 19 release date
From@PlayStationstudios, here is a new look at Returnal in this World Premiere!!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/P4VccbuOU5
PlayStation 5 exclusiveReturnalis coming March 19. Sony Studios’ upcoming shooter is being positioned as one of the PlayStation 5’s big exclusives in 2021, alongside the new Ratchet & Clank and Gran Turismo games.
Josef Fares shows offIt Takes Two
.@josef_faresgiving us the first look at It Takes Two from@HazelightGamesin this World Premiere✌️#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/wkQuDzHvTU
Hazelight’s next game isIt Take Two. Game Awards favorite Josef Fares revealed the colorful multiplayer game. The title is a major departure from Hazelight’s previous games, opting for a more comedic, cartoonish approach. Like previous games from the developer, it’s a two player, story-driven co-op game.
Like Hazelight’s last game,A Way Out,It Takes Twowill have a friend pass, which gives players an extra copy when they buy the game. The game releases on March 26.
The Elder Scrolls Onlinenext expansion isGates of Oblivion
WOW!! World Premiere of@ElderScrollsOnline!!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/zJb4Nuam46
A trailer forThe Elder Scrolls’ Online’snext expansion,Gates of Oblivion, was shown. The cinematic trailer didn’t reveal much, only confirming the title and that the next DLC is coming sometime in 2021.
Monster Hunter Risegets January demo
WOW! An amazing new look at@MonsterHunterRise coming to Nintendo Switch in this#TheGameAwardsWorld Premiere!pic.twitter.com/8dZMCzXdyH
The upcoming Nintendo Switch gameMonster Hunter Risegot a new trailer, which shows a bit more of the story. A demo for the game is coming in January ahead of its March 26 launch.
Western shooterEvil Westrevealed
Your very first look at@PlayEvilWestby @Focushome here at#TheGameAwards!pic.twitter.com/gmP2gmp4Yl
A new Western game calledEvil Westwas revealed. The game appears to be an action game where players fight monsters and demons in a Wild West setting. Developed bySnowrunnerstudio Focus Home Interactive, the game is coming sometime next year.
Among Usshows off next map
This World Premiere is highly sus! Your first look at the brand new map in@AmongUsGamethen vote@geoffkeighleyout…#TheGameAwards!pic.twitter.com/lqFYtmLE8a
Among Us’ new map was revealed during the show. The Airship is an airplane level that features ladders and shortcuts to navigate. The map is coming in early 2021. The game now also has a Geoff Keighley mask that is available on Twitch for a limited time.
Master Chief,The Walking Deadcome toFortnite
New hunters in@FortniteGamerevealed in this World Premiere!! Master Chief!@Ninja! Daryl and Michonne from#TWD!!#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/4qKSAXNpxv
Master Chief is coming toFortnite’slatest season. The classic Halo map Bloodgulch is coming to the game’s creative mode as well. Players can play capture the flag in a re-created version of the map starting tomorrow morning.
Daryl and Michonne fromThe Walking Deadare joining the star-studded season as well. The latest season already features Kratos and The Mandalorian.
Skyrimcomes to Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass just announced The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (console), Among Us (PC only), & Yakuza 3,4,5 Remastered are all coming soon. Plus, enjoy EA Play (now on console, coming to PC December 15)! Join today & get 3 months of Ultimate for $1 right now:https://t.co/EeLaZWCX6jpic.twitter.com/PRw7RikShB
It wouldn’t be a big gaming event withoutSkyrim.The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimis officially coming to Xbox Game Pass on December 15. The announcement follows Microsoft’s recent acquisition of Bethesda. As part of the deal, the publisher’s entire catalogue will come to the service.
Several Yakuza remasters are coming to Game Pass as well, includingYakuza 3throughYakuza 6.
Ruined King: A League of Legends Storymakes an appearance
World Premiere of Ruined King: A League of Legend Story from@RiotForgeand@AirshipSyn!! ☠️ 👑#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/HwfyYSEGVd
The single-playerLeague of LegendsspinoffRuined Kinggot a new trailer that shows the game in action. Revealed at last year’s Game Awards, it appears to be a turn-based RPG. The game is scheduled for an early 2021 release on console and PC, including Nintendo Switch.
New Mass Effect game teased
Last World Premiere of the night!! The new@MassEffectlooks AMAZING.@Bioware#TheGameAwardspic.twitter.com/API9wWZ36o
A teaser trailer for a new Mass Effect game was shown. No details were given beyond a confirmation that a new installment of the series is in development. BioWare recently lost two of its senior members in a sudden studio shake-up.
