The IGN Community Awards 2025 have concluded, revealing a massive sweep for the RPG ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ and the Star Wars series ‘Andor.’ The results, voted on by the IGN community, show a remarkable alignment between critical and audience tastes, highlighting a year defined by narrative depth, powerful performances, and unforgettable gaming experiences.
The Unstoppable Rise of ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’
The phrase “For those who come after” from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 resonated deeply with gamers and critics alike throughout 2025. This sentiment culminated in a historic victory, with the game winning an astounding nine of the categories it was nominated in. This clean sweep includes the most coveted prize of all: Best Game of 2025, where it secured 50.8% of the community vote.
The game’s dominance wasn’t limited to the top prize. It also secured wins for Best PlayStation Game (43.6%), Best Xbox Game (60.2%), Best PC Game (51.2%), and Best RPG (66.8%). Beyond platform and genre, its artistic achievements were recognized with wins for Best Art Direction (58.5%) and Best Music/Score (67.5%). The game’s narrative strength was further validated by wins for Best Ensemble Cast in a Game (65.2%) and a win for Jennifer English as Maelle for Best Performance (36.5%).
‘Andor’ Reigns Supreme in Television
On the entertainment front, the second season of the Star Wars series Andor achieved a similar level of dominance. The critically acclaimed show swept all four of its nominated television categories, proving its powerful connection with audiences.
Andor was voted Best TV Show of 2025 with 38.0% of the vote. A specific episode, Season 2, Episode 8 – “Who Are You?”, won Best TV Episode (46.9%). The show’s incredible cast was recognized twice, winning Best Ensemble Cast (39.9%) and a specific win for Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma for Best Performer in a TV Show or Movie (29.2%). This clean sweep underscores the show’s masterful writing, directing, and acting, cementing its place as a landmark piece of television.
Blockbuster Films and Genre Standouts
The film categories saw victories spread across a range of genres, reflecting a diverse year for cinema. The DC reboot Superman flew to victory as Best Superhero Movie with 57.3% of the vote.
In the horror genre, Michael B. Jordan‘s dual performance in Sinners led the film to win Best Horror Movie (41.5%). Jordan himself was also voted Best Performer in a Movie (36.8%). The film’s critical and audience success was capped off with the biggest prize of all, as it was also voted Best Movie of 2025 with 24.7% of the vote.
The Best Sci-Fi or Fantasy Movie category featured the closest race of the awards. Predator: Badlands narrowly edged out its competition to win with 33.1% of the vote, a mere 1.1% margin ahead of its runner-up.
Platform and Genre Excellence Beyond the Sweeps
While ‘Clair Obscur’ won on multiple platforms, other games took home hardware for best on their respective systems. Donkey Kong Bananza won Best Nintendo Game (49.9%), a major launch title for the new Nintendo Switch 2. The action-adventure title Ghost of Yotei won its category with 29.6% of the vote.
Hades 2, the sequel to IGN’s 2020 Game of the Year, proved its worth by winning two categories: Best Action Game (58.8%) and Best Roguelike (57.2%). Other genre winners included the shooter Arc Raiders (28.3%), the strategy game Anno 117: Pax Romana (25.5%), and the puzzle game Blue Prince, which won by the largest margin of any category with 72.9% of the vote.
Comics, Anime, and a Beloved Remaster
Outside of games and screen entertainment, the community also voted on other media. The anime Dan Da Dan won Best Anime of 2025 convincingly with 49.4% of the vote. In comics, Batman: Dark Patterns won Best Comic Book or Graphic Novel with 40.4%.
For fans of classic RPGs, the The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was voted Best Remake or Remaster with 34.6% of the vote, bringing a beloved title to a new generation of players.
What the 2025 Awards Tell Us
The results of the IGN Community Awards 2025 paint a clear picture: it was a year for deep, narrative-driven experiences. The overwhelming support for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Andor shows a audience hungry for rich storytelling, complex characters, and worlds that feel fully realized. The fact that these community-voted results so closely mirrored critical acclaim suggests a healthy alignment between reviewers and players.
As noted by IGN’s Community Lead Jada Griffin, in 17 of the 23 categories, the winner garnered over 40% of the total votes, indicating strong consensus on the year’s standouts. With major releases like Grand Theft Auto VI and Marvel’s Wolverine on the horizon, the stage is set for another competitive and exciting year in 2026.
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