The Game Awards 2025 will start with a 30-minute preshow on Thursday, December 11, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time / 7:30 PM Eastern Time. The actual show should begin around 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. The opening usually still has some announcements, so if you don't want to miss anything, be sure to tune in at the earlier time.

The biggest night in video games is finally here, with gamers around the globe tuning in to watch the 2025 Game Awards. Follow Newsweek live.

First game previews. Among the showcases, audiences were offered a look at Free Sheep Herd, which drew attention for its offbeat premise. A new Guild Wars 2 expansion also appeare

After having won GameSpot's very own 2025 Game of the Year award, Clair Obscur is expected to win many awards during the show, and is considered the front-runner for the show's ultimate prize. Here's the full list of nominations it's up for at The Game Awards 2025: