Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins BAFTA Best Game Award

4/18/2026

26 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

At the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards in London, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game.
It also earned two other awards, Debut Game and Lead Performer for Jennifer English.
Despite 12 nominations, the game lost Music and Narrative to Ghost of Yotei and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip said awards should reflect merit, not marketing power.
Ilkka Paananen of Supercell received a fellowship for his contributions.

History

Historical Context

The BAFTA Games Awards, established in 2004, recognized video games as a significant cultural medium. In 2006, the ceremony honored "Shadow of the Colossus" for its artistic achievements, reflecting the industry's evolution. With 12 nominations, the event emphasized merit over marketing, a theme echoed by CEO Jane Millichip, and continues to influence discussions on authenticity and standards in gaming today.

1 of 2

Story summary

At the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards in London, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game.
It also earned two other awards, Debut Game and Lead Performer for Jennifer English.
Despite 12 nominations, the game lost Music and Narrative to Ghost of Yotei and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip said awards should reflect merit, not marketing power.
Ilkka Paananen of Supercell received a fellowship for his contributions.

1 / 2