Overview
- The Best Game longlist features ten contenders including ARC Raiders, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Split Fiction, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
- More than 1,700 BAFTA members selected the field from 255 eligible releases launched between November 16, 2024 and November 14, 2025.
- Member voting for Best Game and British Game begins in February, nominations arrive March 12, and winners will be announced April 17, 2026.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is reported to have 17 longlist placements across craft, performance, and top-category fields, signaling strong season momentum.
- Performer categories highlight high-profile talent, with entries for Aaron Paul, Troy Baker, Andy Serkis, Charlie Cox, Jeffrey Wright, Ben Starr, and Jennifer English.