Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds Dominates Gamescom 2024, Takes Home Multiple Top Honors
Gamescom 2024 came to a thrilling close, culminating in the prestigious awards ceremony that recognized the standout titles of this year’s event. Among the various accolades bestowed, Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds emerged as the undeniable star, claiming several coveted awards, including the titles of Most Entertaining and Most Epic. Additionally, Bandai Namco’s Little Nightmares 3 secured the honor of Best Microsoft Xbox Game. Let’s delve into the comprehensive list of winners from Gamescom 2024:
ARTS Category Group:
Outstanding Visuals
- Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment
Superlative Audio Experience
- Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment
Innovative Gameplay
- Frostpunk 2, 11bit studios
Most Engaging
- Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
Unforgettable Epic
- Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
Feel-Good Title
- Tavern Talk, Gentle Troll Entertainment
Games with Impact
- Creatures of Ava, Inverge Studios / 11bit studios
PLATFORM Category Group:
Top Microsoft Xbox Title
- Little Nightmares 3, Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco Entertainment
Leading PC Game
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Warhorse Studios / Plaion
Premier Sony PlayStation Game
- Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
- Genshin Impact, HoYoverse
Global Category Group:
Standout Trailer / Announcement
- Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom
Highlight of Show Floor
- Microsoft Xbox / Bethesda / Blizzard
HEART OF GAMING Award
Gamescom Sustainability Award
The event organizers also disclosed attendance statistics for this year’s edition. Over 335,000 enthusiasts from 120 different nations flocked to the German convention, with 32,000 of them being industry professionals. An impressive online viewership of 310 million video views was recorded, with 40 million being attributed to Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live show.
Looking ahead, Gamescom 2025 is slated to commence on August 19, 2025, with the excitement of Opening Night Live, followed by the main event from August 20 to 24. Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t forget to explore our comprehensive coverage of Gamescom 2024 to catch up on all the highlights.
Source: Gamescom
