Unreal Engine developers take center stage at The Game Awards 2021
Epic Games Content Producer Mat Paget
December 13, 2021Over a dozen new Unreal Engine games were revealed, and a total of nine awards were presented to Unreal developers at this year's The Game Awards, hosted by founder Geoff Keighley. Charming co-op platformer It Takes Two claimed the high honor of 2021’s Game of the Year, while Tales of Arise won for Best RPG, Guilty Gear -Strive- took home the Best Fighting Game accolade, and Returnal won for Best Action. Other notable winners include Kena: Bridge of Spirits for Best Indie and Best Debut Indie, Life is Strange: True Colors for Games for Impact, and Resident Evil 4 VR for Best VR/AR.
Of course, the awards were only part of the show, with a large number of highly anticipated game reveals capturing imaginations on one of the industry’s biggest nights. Audiences were treated to an impressive number of reveals for Unreal-powered games, and to close out the show, Epic Games revealed its first interactive Unreal Engine 5 experience for next-gen consoles, The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience, which features both Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne-Moss reprising their roles as Neo and Trinity in a high-octane action scene. It is now available to download for free on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Other impressive gameplay reveals included Arc Riders, Nightingale, and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, not to mention Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, CrossfireX, and many more.
We would like to congratulate all of the developers who made games this year and took part in the illustrious event.
Of course, the awards were only part of the show, with a large number of highly anticipated game reveals capturing imaginations on one of the industry’s biggest nights. Audiences were treated to an impressive number of reveals for Unreal-powered games, and to close out the show, Epic Games revealed its first interactive Unreal Engine 5 experience for next-gen consoles, The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience, which features both Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne-Moss reprising their roles as Neo and Trinity in a high-octane action scene. It is now available to download for free on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Other impressive gameplay reveals included Arc Riders, Nightingale, and Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, not to mention Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, CrossfireX, and many more.
We would like to congratulate all of the developers who made games this year and took part in the illustrious event.
NEW TRAILERS AND GAME REVEALS
The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience
Epic Games and partners
Prepare for a wild ride into the reality-bending universe of ‘The Matrix,’ featuring performances by Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. Created by members of the original movie team, including Lana Wachowski, the demo morphs from breathtakingly realistic cinematic to a fast-paced third-person shooter experience, complete with an action-packed car chase sequence, and also provides a rich, vastly detailed city to explore. Step into the world of one of the most iconic action franchises ever made and explore the future of interactive storytelling and entertainment.Arc Raiders
Embark Studios | NexonArc Raiders is a cooperative third-person shooter where you and your squad of Raiders unite to resist the onslaught of ARC – a ruthless, mechanized threat descending from space. You play as one of the Raiders, a rogue group of resistance fighters. With the help of a patchwork early warning system, you fight to protect your home against enemies dropping from orbit. ARC is faceless and unfeeling, but no one could accuse ARC of being unresponsive. In fact, ARC responds to resistance with ever-increasing destruction.
Chorus
Deep Silver Fishlabs | Deep SilverTake control of Nara, once the Circle’s deadliest warrior, now their most wanted fugitive, on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons and mind-bending abilities in a true evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in exhilarating zero-g combat, and venture beyond our waking reality.
CrossfireX
Remedy Entertainment, Smilegate | Smilegate, Xbox Game StudiosCrossfireX delivers an intense FPS experience spanning multiple thrilling gameplay modes and a cinematic campaign.
Evil West
Flying Wild Hog | Focus EntertainmentGet a thunder-packed uppercut of adrenaline in today’s trailer with fast-paced and visceral third-person combat. Paint your lightning-fueled gauntlet with monster blood using brutal combos as you blast your way through various weird west locations. Face hulking abominations, screeching monstrosities, and ancient vampires and ram them all back to hell one piece at a time in spectacular boss fights and encounters.
The Expanse
Telltale Games, Deck NineIn the near future on the outskirts of the asteroid belt, a bloody mutiny breaks loose on the Artemis. You take the role of XO Camina Drummer, where your choices determine the fate of the ship. What will you do with the truth, Bosmang?
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade
Square EnixBattle through Midgar with Cloud and Avalanche in Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade, coming to the Epic Games Store on December 16, 2021. Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade is a visually enhanced edition of the critically acclaimed and award-winning game, featuring a brand-new episode featuring Yuffie as the main character and numerous gameplay additions for players to enjoy.
The King of Fighters XV
SNKSince its debut in 1994, the KOF fighting game series has been driving the world to new heights of excitement with its appealing characters and unique game system. Six years have passed since the last title in the series, and now King of Fighters XV surpasses all of its predecessors in terms of graphics, systems, and online experience.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Daedalic Entertainment | NaconTake on a perilous journey as Gollum, chasing the only thing that is precious to him. From his time as a slave below the Dark Tower to his stay with the Elves of Mirkwood, climb, leap, and sneak your way past dangers. Skillful and sly, Gollum is also torn by his split personality. It is up to you to decide whether the darker side of Gollum takes over or if there is a spark of reason left in what once was Sméagol.
Lost Ark
Smilegate | Amazon GamesEmbark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat. Define your fighting style with your class and advanced class, and customize your skills, weapons, and gear to bring your might to bear as you fight against hordes of enemies, colossal bosses, and dark forces seeking the power of the Ark in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond
Respawn Entertainment | Electronic ArtsExperience the complete Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond single-player campaign on Quest 2—no need for a powerful PC or Link cable. Go behind enemy lines as an OSS officer during World War II. Sabotage the Nazis alongside the French Resistance, storm Normandy on D-Day, infiltrate a U-boat and destroy it from the inside, take down enemy aircraft, and more, as you battle to liberate Europe.
Nightingale
Inflexion GamesNightingale is a shared world survival-crafting game set in a rich gaslamp Victorian fantasy setting. Players venture through portals where adventure and mystery await across a myriad of beautiful and increasingly-dangerous worlds.
PUBG: Battlegrounds
From January 12th, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS embarks on a new journey; free-to-play! PUBG: Battlegrounds is a battle royale shooter that pits 100 players against each other in a struggle for survival. Gather supplies and outwit your opponents to become the last person standing.Rocket League
Psyonix Studios | Epic GamesRespect Rule One in two new Ford Mustangs now available in Rocket League. Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition.
Rocket League Sideswipe
Psyonix Studios | Epic GamesFrom the makers of Rocket League, car soccer has been reimagined for mobile devices! Get in the game with the intuitive touch controls. It's as simple as putting the ball in your opponent's net, but watch out! Your opponent will try to score too. Hit your boost to go faster, or use it to get off the ground and into the air to pull off some siiiick maneuvers in the air, leaving your opponent in awe.
Rumbleverse
Iron Galaxy | Epic GamesVisit Grapital City, where you can brawl anywhere and be anyone! Enter a 40-person melee as you lay the smackdown to be declared Champion in this Brawler-Royale.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
Ninja Theory | Xbox Game StudiosYour first look at gameplay from Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, captured by the development team in-game.
Slitterhead
Bokeh Game Studio Inc.Slitterhead is a new game from a new studio established by Keiichiro Toyama, creator of Silent Hill, Siren, and the Gravity Rush series.
Star Trek: Resurgence
Dramatic Labs | Bruner HouseStar Trek: Resurgence is an interactive narrative video game that tells an original story set in the era shortly after the events of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Stationed aboard the U.S.S. RESOLUTE, players will assume the role of two principal characters—First Officer Jara Rydek and Engineering Crewperson Carter Diaz—as they unravel a sinister mystery involving two alien civilizations on the brink of war. Throughout the game, players will immerse themselves in the Star Trek universe, interacting with new and returning characters through a variety of dialogue and action gameplay to determine the course of the story.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Rocksteady | Warner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentTask Force X has a target: kill the Flash or die trying. Check out the first official gameplay trailer of Suicide Squad and experience how each super-villain's unique abilities combine to create chaos in Metropolis. Coming in 2022 to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Synced: Off-Planet
NExT Studios, Studio Gobo Limited | Proxima Beta SGSynced: Off-Planet is a companion-based shooter set in a world devastated by technology. Fight together against enemy teams and synchronize with Nano companion classes to deploy in combat. As a runner, you've come to the place where it all went down: The Meridian, a forbidden zone that holds endless black Surge, deadly Nanos, and grand opportunity. You've come to fight for your fortune. Yet the Meridian is wide, and the mysteries flow deep. What secrets await within?
Tchia
Awaceb | Kowloon NightsA tropical open world adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Use Tchia's soul jumping ability to take control of any animal or object you can find and jam on your fully playable ukulele. A game inspired by New Caledonia.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Gun Interactive | Sumo DigitalGun Interactive, creators of Friday the 13th: The Game, and Sumo Nottingham, are excited to announce The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, an authentic gaming experience based on the groundbreaking 1974 film.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Gearbox SoftwareEmbark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Bullets, magic, and broadswords collide across this chaotic fantasy world brought to life by the unpredictable Tiny Tina. Roll your own multiclass hero and loot, shoot, slash, and cast your way through outlandish monsters and loot-filled dungeons on a quest to stop the tyrannical Dragon Lord. Everyone's welcome, so join the party, throw on your adventuring boots, and be Chaotic Great!
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt
Sharkmob ABJoin the Bloodhunt and become the ultimate vampire! Bloodhunt is a free battle royale game set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. A treacherous betrayal has stirred a war amongst the vampires, who are also being targeted for annihilation by a secret society known as the Entity. Use your supernatural powers, weapons, and wit in this thrilling battle royale game to dominate the night and restore the order.
AWARD NOMINEES AND WINNERS
The Artful Escape | Beethoven & Dinosaur/Annapurna Interactive
NOMINEE: Best Art Direction, Best Score And Music, Best Debut Indie
Back 4 Blood | Turtle Rock/WB Games
NOMINEE: Best Action Game, Best Multiplayer
Chivalry II | Torn Banner Studios/Tripwire Interactive
NOMINEE: Best Action GameDemon Slayer - Kimetsu No Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles | CyberConnect 2/SEGA
NOMINEE: Best FightingThe Forgotten City | Modern Storyteller/Dear Villagers
NOMINEE: Best Debut IndieFortnite | Epic Games
NOMINEE: Best Ongoing, Best Community SupportGuilty Gear -STRIVE- | Arc System Works
WINNER: Best FightingHot Wheels Unleashed | Milestone
NOMINEE: Best Sports/RacingIt Takes Two | Hazelight/EA
WINNER: Game of the Year, Best Multiplayer, Best FamilyNOMINEE: Best Game Direction, Best Narrative
Kena: Bridge of Spirits | Ember Lab
WINNER: Best Indie, Best Debut IndieNOMINEE: Best Art Direction
Life is Strange: True Colors | Deck Nine/Square Enix
WINNER: Games For ImpactNOMINEE: Best Narrative, Best Performance (Erika Mori as Alex Chen)
Marvel Future Revolution | Netmarble
NOMINEE: Best Mobile GamePsychonauts 2 | Double Fine/Xbox Game Studios
NOMINEE: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Action/AdventurePUBG Mobile | Lightspeed & Quantum Studio/Krafton
NOMINEE: Best Esports EventResident Evil 4 VR | Armature Studio/Capcom/Oculus Studios
WINNER: Best VR/ARReturnal | Housemarque/Sony Interactive Entertainment
WINNER: Best Action GameNOMINEE: Best Game Direction, Best Audio Design
Scarlet Nexus | Bandai Namco
NOMINEE: Best Role PlayingShin Megami Tensei V | Atlus/Sega
NOMINEE: Best Role PlayingTales of Arise | Bandai Namco
WINNER: Best Role PlayingValorant | Riot Games
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