The Game Awards 2025 Failed to Please Fans
The Game Awards 2025 is over, but the overall picture after the night shows that the event was not satisfying for everyone. While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the big winner, the overall flow of the event and its surprises disappointed a significant portion of the audience. Social media posts and polls reveal that this dissatisfaction is becoming increasingly visible.
The Game Awards 2025 Fell Short of Expectations
A poll shared on social media by Geoff Keighley after the event clearly revealed the perception of The Game Awards 2025. The majority of those who participated in the poll gave the event a “D or lower” rating. Only a small percentage of the votes rated the event as top-tier, while the majority opted for options in the mid-range and lower segments.
The Game Awards 2025 wasn’t exactly a lackluster night in terms of content. Significant announcements included two new Tomb Raider games, Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Divinity, Control: Resonant, Mega Man: Dual Override, and Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. However, these announcements didn’t quite meet audience expectations.
One of the main reasons for dissatisfaction was the final announcement. Many viewers had hoped for a long-awaited project like Half-Life 3 or The Elder Scrolls 6 at the end of the event. The game shown at the end didn’t meet this expectation, negatively impacting the overall perception of the night.
The visuals projected before the finale also contributed to the criticism, creating false expectations among the audience. The brief excitement gave way to disappointment after the announcement, a sentiment directly reflected in the poll results. Some viewers argued that the announcement sequence could have been more effectively planned.
While the poll isn’t fully closed yet, current results suggest The Game Awards 2025 left a more controversial impression compared to previous years. Despite the presence of major awards and strong productions, overall anticipation management and final choices seem to have hampered the event from having the expected impact on fans.
