The 28th D.I.C.E. Awards have arrived and have celebrated the best of the best in the world of video games from 2024. While there were a lot of winners across 23 categories, Astro Bot won the night by taking home Game of the Year alongside Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Outstanding Technical Achievement, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Game Design.
Several other games also shone brightly, with Helldivers 2 securing four awards for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design, Action Game of the Year, and Online Game of the Year. Both Balatro and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle each clinched three awards, showcasing their excellence in various categories.
The Best Game of 2024
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In addition to honoring the best games of 2024, this year's D.I.C.E. Awards also celebrated two individuals who have made significant impacts on the video game industry. The former Executive Vice President of Operations for Nintendo of America received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the company and his support for the Starlight Children's Foundation.
Additionally, Ted Price, the founder and president of Insomniac Games, who recently announced his retirement, was inducted into the Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes his three decades of leadership at Insomniac Games and his advocacy for video game creators' First Amendment rights.
You can check out the full 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
FINAL 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
FINAL 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
FINAL 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 Wizards
Satisfactory
Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
Alien: Rogue Incursion
Batman: Arkham Shadow
Skydance's BEHEMOTH
Starship Home - WINNER
UNDERDOGS
Immersive Reality Game of the Year
Alien: Rogue Incursion
Batman: Arkham Shadow - WINNER
Escaping Wonderland
Skydance's BEHEMOTH
UNDERDOGS
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
ANIMAL WELL
Balatro - WINNER
Grunn
INDIKA
Mouthwashing
Mobile Game of the Year
Balatro - WINNER
Halls of Torment
Monument Valley 3
Paper Trail
Wuthering Waves
Online Game of the Year
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
Helldivers 2 - WINNER
Marvel Rivals
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
ANIMAL WELL
Astro Bot - WINNER
Balatro
Helldivers 2
UFO 50
Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
1000xRESIST
ANIMAL WELL - WINNER
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Riven
Thank Goodness You're Here!
Game of the Year
Astro Bot - WINNER
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Helldivers 2
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
