DICE Awards 2026: Clair Obscur and Ghost of Yōtei Dominate Nominations

The highly anticipated 29th Annual DICE Awards nominations have been unveiled, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei taking center stage. Both titles have secured an impressive eight nominations, including the prestigious Game of the Year category. Notably, actors Jennifer English and Maxence Cazorla received recognition for their outstanding performances as Melle and Esquie in Clair Obscur, while Erika Ishii was nominated for her portrayal of Atsu in Ghost of Yōtei. Other notable games, such as Embark Studios' Arc Raiders and Adhoc Studios' Dispatch, also garnered six nominations each and are contenders for the Game of the Year award. The ceremony, which will take place on February 12, 2026, at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas, promises to be an exciting event, with former Naughty Dog co-CEO Evan Wells being inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame. The full list of nominees for the 2026 DICE Awards encompasses a wide range of categories, including Role-Playing Game of the Year, Action Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game, among others.