Indie Game Awards 2025: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lead Nominations

The nominations for the Indie Game Awards 2025 have been unveiled, with notable titles such as Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 receiving multiple nominations, including Game of the Year. The awards ceremony, now in its second year, spans 18 categories, including region-specific spotlights and community-voted awards. This year's event introduces the Indie Vanguard Class, which aims to recognize developers who are shaping the future of the industry. The Mohammad Fahmi Storyteller Award and the Industry Impact Award will also be presented during the ceremony. A diverse panel of indie showcase curators and industry experts deliberated on this year's nominations. The ceremony will be hosted by 28 presenters and will be available to stream on various platforms, including Six One Indie's YouTube and Twitch channels, as well as IGN and GameSpot. The event is scheduled to take place on December 18 at 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET.