Overview

• The Hugo Awards, established in 1953, expanded to include games in 2021.
• Baldur's Gate 3 beat notable contenders like Alan Wake 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
• Larian Studios' founder highlighted the extensive effort in creating over 174 hours of cinematics.
• The award recognizes the game's commitment to player choice and narrative depth.
• The Hugo Awards are voted on by the World Science Fiction Convention.