Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 are at the forefront of the Develop Star Awards recipients
At the 2024 Develop Star Awards, both Larian Studios and Remedy Entertainment added more accolades to their collection.
Last night's ceremony at the Brighton Dome, a key highlight of the Develop Brighton conference, saw Alan Wake 2 and Baldur's Gate 3 receiving multiple honors.
Baldur's Gate 3 scooped the Best Game award along with Best Narrative, while its creator, Larian, secured the Best Studio title.
Alan Wake 2 was recognized for Best Visual Art and Best Audio, with Remedy's Sam Lake celebrated as Best Creative Lead.
Additional winners included Viewfinder, Balatro, Helldivers 2, and Sonic Dream Team. Among the acknowledged studios were NDreams, Inkle, and Kepler Interactive, which was named Publishing Star.
Sports Interactive, known for Football Manager, received the highly coveted Develop Star Award.
Here is a complete list of the winners:
- Best Visual Art: Alan Wake 2 (Remedy)
- Best Narrative: Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian)
- Best Technical Innovation: Viewfinder (Sad Owl Studios)
- Best Audio: Alan Wake 2 (Remedy)
- Best Game Design: Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Games)
- Best Original IP: Balatro (Localthunk)
- Best Mobile Game: Sonic Dream Team (Sega Hardlight)
- Best Game: Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian)
- Talent Development Star: NDreams
- Recruitment Star: Amiqus
- Best QA & Localisation: Keywords Studios
- Best Technology Provider: Unreal Engine
- Best Creative Provider: PitStop Productions
- Marketing Star: Hannah Flynn, Failbetter Games
- Diversity Star: Moo Yu, POC in Play
- Tomorrow's Star: Amy Elliott
- Sustainability Star: Green Game Jam
- Supporting Star: Game Republic
- Publishing Star: Kepler Interactive
- Best Small Studio: Inkle
- Best Studio: Larian Studios
- Best Creative Lead: Sam Lake, Remedy Entertainment
- Develop Star Award: Sports Interactive
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