BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Longlist Revealed—All Categories Confirmed

Insider Gaming
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 longlist has been revealed, featuring a preliminary selection of video games across various categories ahead of the ceremony in April 2026. Categories include Animation, Best Game, British Game, and more, with notable titles like "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach," "Hades II," and "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" among the nominees. The full nominations will be announced in March 2026.

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