The Game Awards is coming back in 2022 with a live audience for the first time since 2019.

The first thing you can expect from the Game Awards this year are the awards themselves.

Recognizing a game that delivers the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields.

For the best debut game created by a new independent studio.

For the best game experience playable in virtual or augmented reality, irrespective of platform.

For the best game designed with rich player character customization and progression, including massively multiplayer experiences.

For the best game designed primarily around head-to-head combat.

For the best game appropriate for family play, irrespective of genre or platform.

For outstanding online multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op and massively multiplayer experiences, irrespective of game genre or platform.

The esports athlete judged to be the most outstanding for performance and conduct in 2021, irrespective of game.

For the game that has delivered the best overall esports experience to players (inclusive of tournaments, community support and content updates), irrespective of genre or platform.