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BAFTA announces 2026 BAFTA Games Awards Longlists

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  • 64 games have made the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards longlists, representing the best games of 2025 as voted by BAFTA’s 1,700 games members
  • The longlist comprises 17 competitive awards categories, including ‘Best Game’
  • 64 longlisted games will now progress to Round Two voting to decide the nominations, to be announced on 12 March 2026
  • The BAFTA Games Awards will take place on 17 April 2026

BAFTA announced the longlists for the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards. 64 games have been selected by more than 1,700 BAFTA members, who are experienced games professionals working in the industry. The BAFTA Games Awards are the industry’s most prestigious Awards, founded in 2004 to celebrate creative excellence in video games and the people who make them, as voted by their peers.

Tara Saunders, chair of BAFTA’s Games committee, said: “The BAFTA Games Awards longlists offers a fantastic opportunity to spotlight the creativity and craft shaping this year’s games, ahead of nominations on 12 March. It’s a moment to acknowledge the breadth of remarkable work recognised by our wonderful BAFTA games members – 1,700 industry professionals whose expertise and passion continue to drive the games industry forward. This list showcases a wide range of games to dive into over the holiday season, honours the teams behind these standout titles, and shines a light on the incredible skill across our whole industry.”

255 games were considered by BAFTA members this year, released between 16 November 2024 and 14 November 2025. Each of the 64 longlisted games is now in the running for at least one BAFTA nomination across 17 categories. BAFTA members will begin voting for the nominations in Best Game and British Game categories in February 2026, with specialist BAFTA juries voting for the remaining categories.

Following the nominations announcement on 12 March, BAFTA members will then vote for the winners in Best Game and British Game and BAFTA juries will vote for the winners in all other categories.

The winners will be announced at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards on Friday 17 April.

 

‘Best Game’ Category Longlist, In Alphabetical Order

 

ARC Raiders

Blue Prince

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

Dispatch

Ghost of Yōtei

Hades II

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Split Fiction

 

2026 BAFTA Games Awards Longlist, In Alphabetical Order

 

Absolum

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

and Roger

ARC Raiders

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Atomfall

BALL x PIT

Battlefield 6

Blue Prince

Borderlands 4

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Consume Me

Cyberpunk 2077

Date Everything!

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

Dead Take

despelote

Dispatch

Donkey Kong Bananza

DOOM: The Dark Ages

Dune: Awakening

EA SPORTS FC 26

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

F1 25

Fallout 76

Ghost of Yōtei

Hades II

Helldivers 2

Hitman World of Assassination

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Is This Seat Taken?

Jurassic World Evolution 3

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

LEGO Party!

Lies of P: Overture

Little Nightmares III

Mafia: The Old Country

Mario Kart World

Marvel Rivals

Monument Valley 3

No Man’s Sky

PEAK

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

PowerWash Simulator 2

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Sea of Thieves

SILENT HILL f

 

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

South of Midnight

Split Fiction

Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest

Sword of the Sea

The Alters

The Elder Scrolls Online

The Midnight Walk

The Rogue Prince of Persia

Tiny Bookshop

Two Point Museum

Vampire Survivors

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

 

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R. Franco Digital reinforces growth in Spain with new TikiTaka Play launch

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Franco Digital, the Spanish gaming provider, is to power the launch of new Spanish casino TikiTaka Play, after the operator selected the supplier’s IRIS platform to launch and manage its new online gaming operation.

This strategic partnership, which reinforces R. Franco Digital’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to regulated markets, means TikiTaka Play will be provided with a fully integrated, scalable, compliant platform.

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This latest deal is a new milestone in R. Franco Digital’s technological roadmap as the company continues to reinforce its successful presence in regulated markets globally.

Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director of R. Franco Digital, said: “We are proud that TikiTaka Play has selected our IRIS platform to underpin its new online gaming operation.

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Jesús Muñoz, CEO and founder of Tiki Taka Games group, added: “The choice of platform was paramount for launching our new online operation, and R. Franco Digital’s IRIS solution stood out.

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Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has partnered with WINBET to launch its acclaimed Jackpot Rain feature in Bulgaria for the first time, alongside 10 of its top-performing titles.

The agreement marks a major step forward for Wazdan’s growth in the Bulgarian iGaming market, bringing a mix of innovation and proven performance to one of the country’s leading operators.

Through the partnership, players at WINBET can now enjoy a host of Wazdan player favourites, including Burning Sun Extremely Light, Mighty Wild: Panther, 9 Coins Grand Platinum Edition, 15 Coins, Hot Slot: 777 Coins, 20 Coins, Hot Slot: 777 Crown, 12 Coins Grand Gold Edition, Black Horse Cash Out, and Mighty Symbols: Diamonds.

In addition to the slot lineup, Jackpot Rain will make its long-awaited debut in Bulgaria, bringing with it a new layer of excitement. The feature gives players the chance to trigger four progressive jackpots, adding a dynamic and rewarding dimension to gameplay across multiple Wazdan titles.

WINBET, the leading Bulgarian operator, offers a premium online experience with more than 300 casino slot games, live casino options, and a comprehensive sportsbook. Known for its generous promotions, seamless mobile experience, and variety of payment methods, WINBET continues to set new standards in the Bulgarian market.

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Hub88 delivers InOut Games’ award-winning crash and instant titles to operator network

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‘Rising Star’ provider integrates retention-driving portfolio with flexible branding capabilities

Hub88 has broadened its network of studio partners by integrating InOut Games’ full suite of high-converting crash, instant and slot titles.

InOut Games has carved out a niche with its rapid-cycle gameplay and internationally appealing titles, including Chicken Road Race, Squid Gambler, Forrest Arrow and many others. Each game is built using HTML5, supports multiple currencies and crypto, and is localised into more than 15 languages – ensuring operators can cater to their target markets with ease.

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Ollie Castleman, Managing Director at Hub88, said: “InOut Games brings a distinctive energy to fast-play, with a portfolio built on punchy mechanics, vibrant characters and easy-to-understand concepts. Their ability to combine rapid-fire gameplay with expert localisation makes them a natural fit for operators seeking to capture attention quickly.

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Ilya Rybasov, Head of AM Department at InOut Games, said: “Joining forces with Hub88 is a pivotal leap for us. Their success in putting innovative content in front of leading operators at scale gives us the perfect basis to accelerate our global ambitions.

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