Clair Obscur clinches BAFTA Game of the Year
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- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the BAFTA Game of the Year, making it only the second game after Baldur’s Gate 3 to claim top honors at all five major awards shows.
- Blue Prince earned the Game Design award, and its creator Tonda Ros thanked the audience for showing how games can be artistic experiences.
- Jessica English took Best Performer in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Maelle in Clair Obscur.
- Dispatch secured three BAFTA trophies, including Animation and Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright as the prematurely ageing superhuman sprinter Chase.
- Ghost of Yōtei won Technical Achievement and Music awards; the Narrative prize went to Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
Why it matters: Indie creators like Tonda Ros gain a platform after Clair Obscur's sweep of nine major awards, prompting larger studios to prioritize artistic depth, which shifts funding toward experimental titles.
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