Games recognized for memorable worlds, settings, places, and the sense of place created through art, writing, systems, and exploration.
Ceremony names grouped here include Best World, Best Open World Game.
Alan Wake II
Elden Ring
Psychonauts 2
Ghost of Tsushima
Outer Wilds
Red Dead Redemption 2
Hitman (2016)
Grand Theft Auto V
Dishonored
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Far Cry 4
Astro Bot
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Baldur's Gate 3
God of War Ragnarök
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resident Evil Village
Demon's Souls
Hades
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
The Outer Worlds
God of War (2018)
Cuphead
Horizon Zero Dawn
What Remains of Edith Finch
The Last Guardian
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
BioShock Infinite
Gone Home
The Last of Us
Far Cry 3
Batman: Arkham City
Dark Souls