A thrilling night unfolded at the Game Awards 2025 for fans of Counter-Strike 2 and Team Vitality. The awards show turned the spotlight onto Valve’s acclaimed FPS and the renowned French esports organization, both achieving significant victories that resonated throughout the gaming community.
Counter-Strike 2’s Impressive 2025
Counter-Strike 2 emerged victorious in the Best Esports Game category, leaving behind other heavyweights like Dota 2, League of Legends, VALORANT, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The game’s thriving esports ecosystem, featuring tier-1 events such as the ongoing Budapest Major, captivated audiences worldwide. Reports suggest that seven events reached a peak viewership exceeding one million, highlighting the game’s popularity. Among the notable victors were Team Vitality, Team Spirit, and FURIA, each securing major tournament wins. Team Vitality’s CS2 roster claimed an impressive seven Tier 1 trophies, with hopes for an eighth at the Budapest Major.
Gen.G also garnered attention, with their mid laner, Jeong Ji ‘Chovy’ Hoon, receiving the Best Esports Athlete award. Other nominees for Best Esports Team included NRG, Team Liquid PH, and Team Falons, showcasing the competitive spirit across various esports titles.
Which Games Won at the Game Awards 2025?
Beyond the esports accolades, the Game Awards 2025 celebrated numerous other gaming achievements. Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 dominated with nine awards, including Game of the Year. Arc Raiders triumphed in the Best Multiplayer category, outshining contenders like Battlefield 6. Meanwhile, No Man’s Sky took home Best Ongoing Game, surpassing Marvel Rivals and Fortnite.
In the Best Fighting Game category, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves emerged victorious, while Mario Kart World bested EA Sports FC 26 and F1 25 for Best Sports/Racing Game. Charles ‘MoistCr1TiKaL’ White Jr, an esports personality and co-owner of Shopify Rebellion, was awarded Best Content Creator, standing out among nominees like League of Legends’ Marc Robert ‘Caedrel’ Lamont.