Megabonk dev dropped out of The Game Awards on a technicality, but now the roguelike is back with a Player's Voice nomination: "We're more back than ever"

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Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:06:59 +0000

The roguelike game Megabonk is back in contention for a nomination at The Game Awards, specifically in the Player's Voice category, after its developer Vedinad withdrew from the Debut Indie Game category due to prior game releases. The developer expressed excitement on Twitter, encouraging fans to vote. Round one voting is currently open, with other nominees including Genshin Impact and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

2025-12-01 | PC Gamer: 'We're so back': After withdrawing from The Game Awards in November, Megabonk is back in the fight in the Players' Voice category

Megabonk, developed by Vedinad, has re-entered The Game Awards, now competing in the Players' Voice category after previously withdrawing from the Best Debut Indie category. The Players' Voice voting is entirely public, featuring 30 games in a three-round elimination format. Despite tough competition from major titles like Clair Obscur and Fortnite, Vedinad encourages fans to vote. The Game Awards 2025 will be held on December 11.

2025-12-02 | IGN: Megabonk May Have Withdrawn Itself For Consideration At The Game Awards 2025, But Another Category Has Put It Back

Megabonk has withdrawn from consideration for Best Debut Indie at The Game Awards 2025 due to not qualifying, as it is not the developer's first game. However, it has been nominated for the Players' Voice category, which features 30 fan-favorite games. The developer, Vedinad, expressed excitement about this new nomination and encouraged fans to vote. Other nominees in the category include Death Stranding 2, Hades 2, and Fortnite.