Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Earns Another Game of the Year Nomination at New York Game Awards

After achieving a record number of wins at The Game Awards last week, the critically acclaimed and commercially successful *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* has received yet another Game of the Year nomination, this time from the New York Videogame Critics Circle.

*Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* faces tough competition in the Game of the Year category at the New York Game Awards, going up against titles like *Blue Prince*, *Hades 2*, and *Ghost of Yōtei*. Additionally, *Clair Obscur* has been nominated for Best Acting in a Game (for Jennifer English) and Best Music in a Game. However, *Ghost of Yōtei* and *Hades 2* lead the pack with the most nominations at the New York Game Awards. In addition to its Game of the Year nod, *Ghost of Yōtei* has also received recognition for Best Writing, Best Acting (for Erika Ishii), and Best Music. Meanwhile, *Hades 2* has nominations for Best Acting (for Judy Alice Lee), Best Music, and Best World.

The 2026 New York Game Awards are set to take place on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the SVA Theatre in Manhattan, and will be streamed on YouTube and Twitch.