On the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in Las Vegas tonight Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took residence a powerful 5 of the awards throughout 23 classes, together with Recreation of the Yr.
The Sandfall Interactive recreation has been a essential hit and a stand out at award exhibits because it was launched in April 2025, and the event workforce was even given the standing of Knight beneath the French Order of Arts and Letters in recognition of its work.
Ghost of Yotei took residence three awards, together with Excellent Achievement in Character, whereas Arc Raiders received On-line Recreation of the Yr. Naughty Canine’s Evan Wells, former president and co-founder on the studio, was inducted into the AIAS Corridor of Fame.
“The video games acknowledged at this yr’s D.I.C.E. Awards showcase the extraordinary vary of expertise and creativity that outline our trade,” stated Meggan Scavio, President of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.
“It’s inspiring to see how these builders proceed to raise interactive leisure by way of innovation, storytelling, and significant participant experiences.”
This yr the DICE Summit additionally marked the passing of Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the Name of Responsibility franchise, co-founder of Infinity Ward, and co-founder of Respawn Leisure, who handed in December 2025. Hideo Kojima, Phil Spencer, Todd Howard and others from throughout the trade spoke about how his work had impacted each the world of video video games, and them as individuals.
DICE Awards 2026 Winners
- Excellent Achievement in Animation – South of Midnight
- Excellent Achievement in Artwork Route – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Excellent Achievement in Character – Ghost of Yōtei – Atsu
- Excellent Achievement in Unique Music Composition – Ghost of Yōtei
- Excellent Achievement in Audio Design – Loss of life Stranding 2: On the Seashore
- Excellent Achievement in Story – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Excellent Technical Achievement – Loss of life Stranding 2: On the Seashore
- Motion Recreation of the Yr – Hades II
- Journey Recreation of the Yr – Ghost of Yōtei
- Household Recreation of the Yr – LEGO® Social gathering!
- Preventing Recreation of the Yr – Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
- Racing Recreation of the Yr – Mario Kart World
- Position-Taking part in Recreation of the Yr – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Sports activities Recreation of the Yr – Rematch
- Technique/Simulation Recreation of the Yr – The Alters
- On-line Recreation of the Yr – Arc Raiders
- Immersive Actuality Technical Achievement – Resort Infinity
- Immersive Actuality Recreation of the Yr – Ghost City
- Excellent Achievement for an Impartial Recreation – Blue Prince
- Cellular Recreation of the Yr – Persona5: The Phantom X
- Excellent Achievement in Recreation Design – Blue Prince
- Excellent Achievement in Recreation Route – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Recreation of the Yr – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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