Every 2026 BAFTA Games Awards Winner: Who Won the Game of the Year?

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The 2026 BAFTA Games Awards ceremony took place on April 17 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, and it delivered one of the most celebrated nights in gaming history. Missed the event? No worries, we will cover everything you need to know, including who took home the Game of the Year title, as well as a complete breakdown of every category winner.

2026 BAFTA Game of the Year Winner

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game at the BAFTA Game Awards | Credit: Sandfall Interactive

The biggest prize of the night, Best Game, often regarded as the Game of the Year equivalent at the BAFTAs, went to none other than Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a French-developed action RPG that rocked the gaming world when it first came out in April 2025. The game was also the most-nominated title of the night with 12 nominations, and ultimately walked away with three BAFTA wins:

• Best Game
• Debut Game
• Performer in a Leading Role (Jennifer English for playing Maelle)

Expedition 33 has been having a good run so far, also winning Best Game at The Game Awards and the Golden Joystick Awards, and now adding BAFTA to its long list of remarkable awards.

2026 BAFTA Games Award Winner List

Beyond the best game award, the 22nd BAFTA Games Awards featured 17 categories, with Dispatch another major contender, walking away with three awards: Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright.

Here is the complete list of every 2026 BAFTA Games Award winner:

Overall, over 12 different games took home at least one award: Expedition 33, Dispatch, and Ghost of Yōtei being the only titles that won multiple categories in one go.

That’s the full breakdown of the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, but which win surprised you the most? Drop your thoughts down below!