The D.I.C.E. Awards 2022 winners & finalists

Published , by TJ Denzer

The 25th annual D.I.C.E. Awards show finally took place in Las Vegas, and the awards have been doled out. It was another opportunity to see some of our favorite games and the most outstanding gaming achievements of 2021 be recognized in one place. So between the likes of Deathloop, Ratchet & Clank, It Takes Two, and so much more, which games got the recognition they deserved? We’ve got that covered for you right here.

The D.I.C.E. Awards 2022 winners & finalists

Which games won at the D.I.C.E. Awards 2022? Be sure to check out the full list below!

The D.I.C.E. Awards 2022 took place on February 24, 2022, at the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort in Las Vegas. Many a game received recognition in the event results, including Mortal Kombat director Ed Boon and Xbox lead Phil Spencer for outstanding achievements in the gaming industry. When all was said and done, though, only one of the nominees in each category could walk away with the awards. Here are the winners of the 25th annual D.I.C.E. Awards:

Game of the Year winner: It Takes Two

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Outstanding Achievement in Animation winner: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

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Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction winner: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

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Outstanding Achievement in Character winner: Resident Evil Village – Lady Dimetrescu

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Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition winner: Returnal

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Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design winner: Returnal

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Outstanding Achievement in Story winner: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

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Outstanding Technical Achievement winner: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

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Action Game of the Year winner: Halo Infinite

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Adventure Game of the Year winner: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

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Family Game of the Year winner: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

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Fighting Game of the Year winner: Guilty Gear -Strive-

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Racing Game of the Year winner: Forza Horizon 5

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Role-Playing Game of the Year winner: Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

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Sports Game of the Year winner: Mario Golf: Super Rush

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Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year winner: Age of Empires IV

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Immersive Reality Technical Achievement winner: Lone Echo II

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Immersive Reality Game of the Year winner: Lone Echo II

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Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game winner: Unpacking

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Mobile Game of the Year winner: Pokémon UNITE

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Online Game of the Year winner: Halo Infinite

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Outstanding Achievement in Game Design winner: It Takes Two

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Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction winner: Deathloop

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That covers the full list of winners at this year’s D.I.C.E. Awards. Be sure to check out the previous year’s award finalists and winners too!