Baldur’s Gate 3, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Lead the Way at the BAFTAs

Baldur’s Gate 3 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will go head-to-head once more at the BAFTAs, with both titles leading the way for nominations at this year’s show. Larian Studios’ phenomenal RPG secured an impressive 10 nominations overall, while Insomniac Games’ superhero sequel isn’t far behind, with nine. The two titles will compete with Alan Wake 2, Dave the Diver, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Super Mario Bros Wonder for the Best Game accolade.

In total, 40 games have been nominated across 17 categories, with other noteworthy releases including Final Fantasy 16 (four nominations), Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (six nominations), and Cocoon (four nominations). Indie hits Tchia, Thirsty Suitors, and Goodbye Volcano High will all compete in the Game Beyond Entertainment category as well.

The ceremony itself is scheduled to take place on 11th April at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, and the whole thing will be livestreamed worldwide from 19:00 BST. In the meantime, you can browse the full list of nominees, segregated by category, through here.