The Game Awards 2025: 7 standout game announcements and trailers that stole the spotlight

The Game Awards 2025 was hosted at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles by Geoff Keighley, the creator and producer of the Game Awards. The event is a celebration of recognition, to honor some of the best games of the year.

The Game Awards 2025 had several award categories, including Game of the Year, Best Narrative, Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Performance, Best Audio Design, Best Debut Indie Game, and more. The role-playing game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, came out with thirteen nominations and nine wins, making history on the show as the first to win so many awards.

The Game Awards 2025 is not just an event to celebrate the best games. It is also where new game trailers and reveals are shared with the gaming community. This year's Game Awards had a handful of interesting game trailers shared for the first time with the audience.

Keep reading to know seven of the most stunning game announcements, and more.

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7 incredible game announcements from The Game Awards 2025

Here are seven incredible game announcements revealed at The Game Awards 2025. These new titles brought excitement and surprises for gamers everywhere. Have a look at the biggest reveals that stole the show this year.

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Divinity

Divinity's trailer is the answer to "gaming's most controversial mystery." Larian Studios dropped their new trailer with a live experience. The new game is a follow-up to Divinity: Original Sin and is considered to be the biggest game Larian Studios has been working on.

It begins with a group of people, dressed as peasants, walking towards the stage, which features a pastoral scene, but is suddenly disrupted by a clap of thunder followed by a dark, stormy screen. Petrifying music plays in the background as the peasants are sucked into the air, one by one. The trailer continues on the screen with a red, otherworldly scene.

The next part reveals a haggard-looking old man with an iron crown, shackled somewhere, while he hears the sound of a town fair in the background. A man (priest) comes forward to light the wooden statue, which reveals the old man shackled in the chest area of the wooden figure. The trailer continues with the old man burning. His flesh falls to the ground, which gives birth to unearthly plants, and right before his flesh falls off, something explodes from his back into the sky, causing everyone to run away in fright.

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The Free Shepherd

The Free Shepherd is an atmospheric adventure game developed and published by Frame Interactive. According to the publisher, the game is described as:

"A single player atmospheric adventure where you are an energetic and loyal sheepdog. Run fast and free in a beautiful but troubled world. Herd masses of lost sheep to a secret refuge. Discover a mysterious calamity that only you can stop."

The game is expected to be released in 2027.

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Stupid Never Dies

Stupid Never Dies is an RPG game that is published and developed by GPTRACK50 Inc. The game is expected to be released sometime next year.

Here is an overview of the game:

"Set in a monster-ruled otherworldly dungeon, Stupid Never Dies puts you in control of Davy, a timid zombie living at the very bottom of monster society. Defeat enemies, level up, and collect strange items to grow stronger on your quest to bring Julia, a frozen human girl, back to life. Steal enemy abilities, customize your undead body with bizarre upgrades, and experience fast-paced combat packed with innovation... delivers a single-player 3D action RPG experience unlike anything you’ve played before."

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Decrepit

For horror game lovers, The Game Awards 2025 presents you with a trailer of Decrepit. You can start by wishlisting the game on your Steam right now! It will be available to play in 2026.

Here is a brief description of the game:

"Decrepit is a first-person action game with souls-like combat where every death drags you back into the depths. Learn the dungeon, master the combat, and find your way out of the forsaken castle."

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Bradley the Badger

The Game Awards 2025 gave action-adventure lovers their first look at Bradley the Badger. While the release date for the game is yet to be announced, fans are already buzzing about this "satirical love letter to video games." Bradley the Badger was developed and published by Day 4 Night. American actor Evan Peters is the voice behind Bradley in live-action segments.

Here is a short overview of the game:

"Bradley, the beloved platforming icon, finds himself lost in strange new lands... and decides to fight back! Shape unfinished worlds with your game developer powers, explore a genre-bending story, and save your home in this unique action-adventure. Wishlist now and join Bradley's journey!"

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Street Fight Movie Trailer

While this is not a game announcement, it was one of the most unexpected and surprising reveals at The Game Awards 2025. Street Fight is getting a live-action movie, and the cast who will be playing certain characters are revealed on stage, in the Street Fight movie trailer. The actors are also called on stage, turning the moment into a major highlight of the event.

These are some of the actors who will be playing the video game characters:

• Noah Centineo as Ken
• Andrew Koji as Ryu
• Callina Liang as Chung Li
• Roman Reigns as Akuma
• David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
• Cody Rhodes as Guile
• Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
• Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
• Orville Peck as Vega
• Olivier Richters as Zangief
• Rayna Vallandingham as Juli
• Mel Jarnson as Cammy
• Jason Momoa as Blanka

Some of the cast members who were not present on stage for The Game Awards 2025 were:

• Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as Balrog
• Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
• Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
• Kyle Mooney as Marvin
• Eric André as Don Sauvage

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Audio Mech

For those who wish to blend their love for music and games, Audio Mech is the perfect game for you. Audio Mech's demo will be available to gamers on December 12, while the release date will be announced later. The game was developed and published by Dylan Fitterer.

The game is described as:

"Your MUSIC powers your WEAPONS, and it powers your ENEMIES. Gameplay synchronizes to any music playing on your computer - yes, even streaming."

This makes the game feel personal and immersive, giving players a unique experience that they actually feel as their music drives the entire adventure.

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The Game Awards 2025 celebrated the best games of the year while delivering exciting new trailers and surprise reveals. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated the night with record-breaking wins. From shocking movie announcements to innovative music-powered gameplay, the event proved why it is one of the biggest nights in gaming.

Also read: How is the gaming community reacting to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards 2025?