- BAFTA has officially opened entries for the 2025 awards, with nominations scheduled to be announced on March 4th, 2025, and the awards ceremony taking place in spring 2025.
- Reflecting on the previous BAFTA edition, there was a noticeable lack of mobile presence, a point the committee is considering for the 2025 show.
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In April, the 20th British Academy Game Awards were held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. The event celebrated achievements in the games industry, with Baldur’s Gate 3 winning five awards.
The aim of the awards is to showcase the creative work in the games industry and recognize those contributing to it.
BAFTAs chair of the games committee, Tara Saunders, describes the BAFTAs as the most prestigious international gaming awards, ensuring that achievements in games of all sizes are recognized.
She acknowledges the lack of mobile representation in the 2024 awards and emphasizes that the BAFTAs are inclusive of all sectors of the games industry, including mobile games.
“We continue to reflect on this as we aim to evolve the awards each year.”
Tara Saunders
Looking ahead to the 2025 awards, BAFTA aims to address the diversity of platforms and ensure games are judged on their individual merits rather than by specific categories. Saunders emphasizes the importance of recognizing achievements across all platforms, including mobile.
Entries for the 21st BAFTA Games Awards are now open, with plans to host a larger and more dynamic ceremony in 2025.
Changes are underway for the next awards ceremony, with a focus on engaging members with specific expertise to ensure a fair selection process.
Creators are encouraged to submit their work for consideration, as the awards aim to inspire the future of the industry and celebrate excellence.
“[The awards] help to highlight the great work our industry produces and validate that games can be taken seriously.”
Tara Saunders
To participate in the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards, voting is currently open until November 7th, with nominations set to be announced on March 4th, 2025. The awards ceremony will take place in spring 2025. In addition, the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards are still open for voting until July 26th.
