Bafta Games Awards 2024: Full list of winners as Scottish-made game Viewfinder scoops two awards

Scottish game Viewfinder took home two awards from the 2024 BAFTA Games Awards, while Baldur’s Gate 3 led the pack with 5 wins.
Sarah Baylus, Swen Vincke and David Walgrave who won Best Game Award with Baldur's Gate 3 at the Bafta Games Awards. Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire Sarah Baylus, Swen Vincke and David Walgrave who won Best Game Award with Baldur's Gate 3 at the Bafta Games Awards. Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
Sarah Baylus, Swen Vincke and David Walgrave who won Best Game Award with Baldur's Gate 3 at the Bafta Games Awards. Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Scottish game Viewfinder was among the winners at the 2024 Bafta Games Awards last night, with Baldur's Gate 3 taking home 5 awards including best game.

Based on Dungeons & Dragons, Baldur’s Gate 3 also took home prizes for acting, music and narrative, meanwhile Viewfinder took home the win for best British game.

Georg Backer, Gwendelyn Foster, and Matthew Stark pose with their awards after winning the New Intellectual Property Award for 'Viewfinder' and the British Game Award for 'Viewfinder'. Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire Georg Backer, Gwendelyn Foster, and Matthew Stark pose with their awards after winning the New Intellectual Property Award for 'Viewfinder' and the British Game Award for 'Viewfinder'. Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
Georg Backer, Gwendelyn Foster, and Matthew Stark pose with their awards after winning the New Intellectual Property Award for 'Viewfinder' and the British Game Award for 'Viewfinder'. Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
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Other victors include Alan Wake 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, with just one award going to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 despite receiving nine nominations, while the Bafta Special Award recognised SpecialEffect for the charity’s work to enhance the life of physically disabled people though access to games.

The ceremony was hosted by British comedian and actor Phil Wang, who recently appeared in Wonka, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.

The full list of Bafta Games Awards 2024 winners

Best Game

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
  • Alan Wake 2
  • Dave the Diver
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Super Mario Bros Wonder

Best British Game

  • Viewfinder - WINNER
  • Cassette Beasts
  • Dead Island 2
  • Disney Illusion Island
  • Football Manager 2024
  • Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin
Viewfinder will soon be released on PlayStation. Image: Sad Owl Studios/Thunderful PublishingViewfinder will soon be released on PlayStation. Image: Sad Owl Studios/Thunderful Publishing
Viewfinder will soon be released on PlayStation. Image: Sad Owl Studios/Thunderful Publishing

Best Narrative

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
  • Alan Wake 2
  • DREDGE
  • Final Fantasy 16
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Technical Achievement

  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - WINNER
  • Alan Wake 2
  • Final Fantasy 16
  • Horizon Call of the Mountain
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Starfield

Game Design

  • Dave the Diver - WINNER
  • COCOON
  • DREDGE
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Viewfinder

Best Animation

  • Hi-Fi RUSH - WINNER
  • Alan Wake 2
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • Super Mario Bros Wonder
Hogwarts Legacy has been nominated. (Image: Warner Bros. Games)Hogwarts Legacy has been nominated. (Image: Warner Bros. Games)
Hogwarts Legacy has been nominated. (Image: Warner Bros. Games)

Artistic Achievement

  • Alan Wake 2 - WINNER
  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • COCOON
  • Diablo 4
  • Final Fantasy 16
  • Hi-Fi RUSH

Audio Achievement

  • Alan Wake 2 - WINNER
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
  • Hi-Fi RUSH
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Best Music

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
  • Alan Wake 2
  • Assassin’s Creed Mirage
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Performer in a Supporting Role

  • Andrew Wincott, Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
  • Sam Lake, Alan Wake 2
  • Debra Wilson, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • Ralph Ineson, Final Fantasy 16
  • Tracy Wiles, Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Tony Todd, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Andrew Wincott poses with his award after winning the Performer in a Supporting Role Award for the portrayal of Raphael in 'Baldur's Gate 3'. Image: Jonathan Brady/PA WireAndrew Wincott poses with his award after winning the Performer in a Supporting Role Award for the portrayal of Raphael in 'Baldur's Gate 3'. Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
Andrew Wincott poses with his award after winning the Performer in a Supporting Role Award for the portrayal of Raphael in 'Baldur's Gate 3'. Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Performer in a Leading Role

  • Nadji Jeter, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 - WINNER
  • Amelia Tyler, Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Neil Newbon, Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Samantha Beart, Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Cameron Monaghan, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • Yuri Lowenthal, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Best Debut Game

  • Venba - WINNER
  • COCOON
  • Dave the Diver
  • DREDGE
  • Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
  • Viewfinder

Best Evolving Game

  • Cyberpunk 2077 - WINNER
  • Final Fantasy 14: Online
  • Fortnite
  • Forza Horizon 5
  • Genshin Impact
  • No Man’s Sky

Game Beyond Entertainment

  • Tchia - WINNER
  • Chants of Sennaar
  • Goodbye Volcano High
  • Terra Nil
  • Thirsty Suitors
  • Venba

Best Family Game

  • Super Mario Bros Wonder - WINNER
  • COCOON
  • Dave the Diver
  • Disney Illusion Island
  • Hi-Fi RUSH
  • Hogwarts Legacy

Best Multiplayer

  • Super Mario Bros Wonder - WINNER
  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
  • Diablo 4
  • Forza Motorsport
  • Party Animals

Best New Intellectual Property

  • Viewfinder - WINNER
  • Chants of Sennaar
  • Dave the Diver
  • DREDGE
  • Hi-Fi RUSH
  • Jusant

EE Players’ Choice Award

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 - WINNER
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Fortnite
  • Lethal Company
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • The Legend Of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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