Overview
- Organizers published the full slate of nominees across 18 categories, with Game of the Year contenders including Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
- The ceremony streams on December 18 at 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET on Six One Indie’s YouTube and Twitch channels as well as IGN and GameSpot.
- New elements include the Indie Vanguard Class recognizing five developers viewed as shaping the future of indie games.
- Expanded region- and showcase-curated awards highlight communities such as Women-Led Games, Black Voices in Gaming, and Latin American creators.
- A diverse judging panel includes Game Informer, and the show will feature 28 presenters including Chandana Ekanayake, Lena Raine, Remy Siu, and Chipzel.