The Game Awards 2025: Countdown Begins as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sets New Nomination Record

The biggest night in gaming is almost here. The Game Awards 2025 is just a few hours away, and it's expected to bring another year of big announcements, first-time trailer reveals, and honors for the best games in the industry.

Alongside the buzz about new releases, this year’s event has already made news.

The game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has broken a long-standing record by getting 13 nominations, the most ever for a single game in The Game Awards history. Now, fans and reviewers are watching to see if the game can beat the previous record of seven wins, which was set by The Last of Us Part II in 2020.

As usual, the event will be hosted by Geoff Keighley, who is back to lead the global showcase, which includes surprise announcements, exclusive trailers, and honors for the best achievements in the gaming industry.

When to Watch The Game Awards 2025

The show will be streamed live worldwide on multiple platforms, including the official YouTube channel. Here are the regional broadcast times:

• US (Pacific): 4:30 PM — Thursday, November 11

• US (Eastern): 7:30 PM — Thursday, November 11

• UK (GMT): 12:30 AM — Friday, November 12

• Japan: 9:30 AM — Friday, November 12

• Australia: 11:30 AM — Friday, November 12

Viewers can tune in through the embedded livestream on the official event page or watch it directly on YouTube.

How Long Will the Show Be?

The exact duration hasn't been officially stated yet, but past versions of The Game Awards usually run for several hours.

Attendees can look forward to a long event filled with awards, live music, and big game reveals that give a sneak peek at what's in store for 2026 and beyond.

With a huge number of nominations, worldwide excitement, and a variety of surprises planned, The Game Awards 2025 is becoming one of the most eagerly awaited gaming events of the year.