EA at The Game Awards 2025 – Battlefield 6 wins as FC 26, F1 25 and Split Fiction land key nods

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EA’s lineup made a measured impact at The Game Awards 2025. Battlefield 6 won Best Audio Design, while three more titles picked up nominations across major categories. EA SPORTS FC 26 appeared in both Sports/Racing and Innovation in Accessibility shortlists, F1 25 joined the Sports/Racing field, and Split Fiction drew attention with four nominations. The results highlight how different teams approached multiplayer scale, simulation fidelity and narrative design.

Below is a quick summary of outcomes and categories. The table groups the award results and the areas where each game was recognized.

EA at The Game Awards 2025 – results overview

Battlefield 6 – Best Audio Design winner

Battlefield 6 opened the ceremony by taking Best Audio Design, earning recognition for its layered soundscapes that support large-scale, player-driven combat. The game was also shortlisted for Best Multiplayer and Best Action, reflecting its focus on tactical play amid high-intensity scenarios. The technical audio work – from weapon reports to environmental cues – stood out to judges in a crowded field.

EA SPORTS FC 26 – nominations in Sports/Racing and Accessibility

EA SPORTS FC 26 continued the football series’ presence at The Game Awards with two nominations. Judges highlighted both its core matchday feel and the studio’s emphasis on inclusive features.

• Best Sports/Racing – recognition for its approach to dynamic gameplay and match atmosphere.
• Innovation in Accessibility – acknowledgement of new tools, features and adaptive systems designed to broaden how players interact with the game.

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F1 25 – Sports/Racing nomination

F1 25 was nominated for Best Sports/Racing, with focus on simulation detail. The nod reflects its push on weather systems, vehicle handling and strategic depth that mirror the demands of modern Formula 1. It underscores Codemasters’ ongoing commitment to precision and race-to-race tension.

Split Fiction – four-category recognition

Split Fiction emerged as one of the most widely recognized EA titles of the night with four nominations. The game drew attention for its structure and design choices that aim to blend storytelling and systems.

• Best Game Direction – for its two-timeline design and creative leadership.
• Best Multiplayer – spotlighting cooperative and shared-play elements.
• Best Action/Adventure – recognition of its moment-to-moment design and progression.
• Best Family – highlighting accessibility of its core experience for broader audiences.

What it means for players

Bottom line – EA’s 2025 awards slate spans audio craft, accessibility and genre breadth. For players, that translates into distinct strengths across the catalog: Battlefield 6’s technical sound, FC 26’s inclusive options, F1 25’s simulation focus and Split Fiction’s narrative experimentation. If you track The Game Awards for signals on where studios are investing, these nods map clearly to audio excellence, systems fidelity and new approaches to co-op and story.