Gamescom 2025 wrapped up this weekend with some major surprises at the annual awards ceremony. Resident Evil Requiem dominated as the biggest winner, claiming four prestigious awards including Best Sony PlayStation Game.
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Resident Evil Requiem Takes Center Stage
Capcom’s latest horror masterpiece swept the competition, winning in multiple high-profile categories. The game’s exceptional quality across visuals, audio, and epic storytelling made it the standout title of Gamescom 2025.
Complete Winners List
| Category | Winner | Developer/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Best Visuals | Resident Evil Requiem | Capcom Entertainment |
| Best Audio | Resident Evil Requiem | Capcom Entertainment |
| Best Gameplay | Donkey Kong Bananza | Nintendo |
| Most Entertaining | Hela | Windup / Knights Peak |
| Most Epic | Resident Evil Requiem | Capcom Entertainment |
| Most Wholesome | Hela | Windup / Knights Peak |
| Games for Impact | Tiny Bookshop | neoludic games |
| Best Xbox Game | Grounded 2 | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Best PC Game | Anno 117: Pax Romana | Ubisoft Mainz |
| Best PlayStation Game | Resident Evil Requiem | Capcom Entertainment |
| Best Nintendo Switch 2 | Mario Kart World | Nintendo |
| Best Mobile Game | Love and Deepspace | Papergames |
Surprising Indie Success Stories
The indie scene delivered unexpected victories, with Hela from Windup winning two major awards: Most Entertaining and Most Wholesome. This impressive performance against established franchises like Donkey Kong Bananza showcases the creativity thriving in independent game development.
Nintendo’s Big Moment
The inaugural Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game category saw fierce competition, with Mario Kart World taking the crown over strong contenders including Donkey Kong Bananza and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. This new category signals Nintendo’s upcoming console generation.
Platform-Specific Winners
- Best Xbox Game: Grounded 2 (Obsidian Entertainment)
- Best PC Game: Anno 117: Pax Romana (Ubisoft)
- Best Mobile Game: Love and Deepspace (Papergames)
Genre Excellence Recognition
Nintendo dominated gameplay innovation with Donkey Kong Bananza winning Best Gameplay, while Tiny Bookshop claimed the meaningful Games for Impact award, highlighting gaming’s social responsibility.
Award Selection Process
Publishers nominate their games across categories for consideration, but winners are selected by an expert jury evaluating graphics, gameplay innovation, and overall quality. This ensures merit-based recognition rather than popularity contests.
The 2025 awards showcased incredible diversity, from AAA blockbusters to heartfelt indie experiences, proving gaming’s continued evolution across all platforms and genres.
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