After the Game Awards, Sandfall Interactive also dominated the D.I.C.E. Awards with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Sucker Punch, Kojima Productions and Dogubomb also received more than one award. From Europe, 11bit Studios, Fireproof Games, Sloclap and Embark Studios could celebrate.
European game developers certainly had nothing to be ashamed of at the 29th D.I.C.E. Awards, even if this was mainly thanks to Sandfall Interactive. The French team, which had already been a big winner at the Game Awards with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, also took home the most trophies at this year's Academy Awards for the gaming industry. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won a total of five awards, including Game of the Year.
Other multiple winners of the evening were Sucker Punch Productions, which received three awards for Ghost of Yōtei, as well as Kojima Productions (Death Stranding 2: On the Beach) and Dogubomb (Blue Prince), each with two awards.
From a European perspective, it is encouraging to note that Sandfall Interactive was by no means the only studio to receive a D.I.C.E. Award. Sloclap won with Rematch, Fireproof Games with Ghost Town, Embark Studios with ARC Raiders and 11bit Studios with The Alters.
“The games recognized at this year’s D.I.C.E. Awards showcase the extraordinary range of talent and creativity that define our industry” said Meggan Scavio, President of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. “It’s inspiring to see how these developers continue to elevate interactive entertainment through innovation, storytelling, and meaningful player experiences.”
This year, Eval Wells, former president and co-founder of Naughty Dog, was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
