2026 EE Baftas

Honoring the highest level of excellence in bringing a game to life, considering player control, non-player characters, ambient/environmental animation, facial animation and cinematics.

Honoring a noteworthy work that demonstrates exceptional visual art across all genres.

Honoring a noteworthy work showing excellence in the design and application of sound, dialogue and music to create an exceptional audio experience.

Honoring the best game of the year, across all genres and platforms.

Honoring the best British game of the year, across all genres and platforms. Creative control and overall development must be led by a British development studio

Honoring the best first game from any studio or individual.

Honoring the best game experience for a family audience, whether played as individuals or as a group.

Honors games that deliver a transformational experience beyond pure entertainment.

Honoring the best game design that captivates and engages the player including recognition of elements such as game mechanics, use of controls, level and world structure, and pacing.

Honoring the best multiplayer game experience, including social, online or offline.

Honoring a notable work with excellence in composition for a game music score, through original music and/or creative use of licensed track.

Honoring a notable work with excellence in the creation and delivery of the best story or narrative that captivates and engages the player.

Honoring the best game which is not part of an established series and represents a new intellectual property.

Honoring a notable work with the best innovation in gameplay or technology.