The 28th D.I.C.E. Awards, a prestigious event celebrating the pinnacle of video game achievements in 2024, saw an incredible lineup of winners across 23 categories. The standout winner of the evening was Astro Bot, which not only clinched the coveted Game of the Year award but also triumphed in four additional categories: Outstanding Achievement in Animation, Outstanding Technical Achievement, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Game Design. This sweep underscores Astro Bot's exceptional quality and innovation in the gaming world.
Helldivers 2 also had a stellar night, securing four awards, including Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design, Action Game of the Year, and Online Game of the Year. Other notable games that shone brightly were Balatro and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, each earning three awards and highlighting their significant impact on the industry.
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In addition to celebrating the year's top games, the D.I.C.E. Awards honored two influential figures in the video game industry. The Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon the former Executive Vice President of Operations at Nintendo of America, recognizing his tenure with the company and his contributions to the Starlight Children's Foundation. Meanwhile, Ted Price, the founder and president of Insomniac Games, was inducted into the Hall of Fame upon announcing his retirement. His leadership over three decades and advocacy for the First Amendment rights of video game creators were highlighted as key contributions.
Below is the complete list of winners from the 28th D.I.C.E. Awards:
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
- Astro Bot - WINNER
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
- Neva
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
- Black Myth: Wukong - WINNER
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- LEGO Horizon Adventures
- The Plucky Squire
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
Outstanding Achievement in Character
- 1000xRESIST - Watcher
- FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH - Yuffie Kisaragi
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones - WINNER
- INDIKA - Indika
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - Senua
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
- Astro Bot
- Helldivers 2 - WINNER
- Monument Valley 3
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Star Wars Outlaws
Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
- Frostpunk 2
- Helldivers 2 - WINNER
- Monument Valley 3
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Still Wakes the Deep
Outstanding Achievement in Story
- 1000xRESIST
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - WINNER
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Thank Goodness You're Here!
Outstanding Technical Achievement
- Astro Bot - WINNER
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Action Game of the Year
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2 - WINNER
- Stellar Blade
Adventure Game of the Year
- 1000xRESIST
- ANIMAL WELL
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - WINNER
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Family Game of the Year
- Astro Bot - WINNER
- Cat Quest III
- Little Kitty, Big City
- The Plucky Squire
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
Fighting Game of the Year
- Blazing Strike
- DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
- Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns
- TEKKEN 8 - WINNER
- UNDERDOGS
Racing Game of the Year
- F1® 24 - WINNER
- MotoGP™24
- NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE
Role-Playing Game of the Year
- FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio - WINNER
Sports Game of the Year
- EA SPORTS College Football 25
- EA SPORTS FC 25
- MLB The Show 24 - WINNER
- NBA 2K25
Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
- Balatro - WINNER
- Caves of Qud
- Frostpunk 2
- Tactical Breach Wizards
- Satisfactory
Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
- Alien: Rogue Incursion
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Skydance's BEHEMOTH
- Starship Home - WINNER
- UNDERDOGS
Immersive Reality Game of the Year
- Alien: Rogue Incursion
- Batman: Arkham Shadow - WINNER
- Escaping Wonderland
- Skydance's BEHEMOTH
- UNDERDOGS
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
- ANIMAL WELL
- Balatro - WINNER
- Grunn
- INDIKA
- Mouthwashing
Mobile Game of the Year
- Balatro - WINNER
- Halls of Torment
- Monument Valley 3
- Paper Trail
- Wuthering Waves
Online Game of the Year
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
- Helldivers 2 - WINNER
- Marvel Rivals
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
- ANIMAL WELL
- Astro Bot - WINNER
- Balatro
- Helldivers 2
- UFO 50
Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
- 1000xRESIST
- ANIMAL WELL - WINNER
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Riven
- Thank Goodness You're Here!
Game of the Year
- Astro Bot - WINNER
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Helldivers 2
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle