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May 1, 2026, 4:14 p.m. UTC · 4 months, 3 weeks ago • Lewis Packwood

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at the BIG Festival Awards at Gamescom Latam

Briefing

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 added another major trophy to its run, winning Best Game at the BIG Festival Awards during Gamescom Latam in São Paulo, and also picking up Best Audio. The event covered 16 categories, so this wasn’t just a single headline award—it was a broad snapshot of what the indie scene is rewarding right now.

For developers, the interesting part is the spread of winners: art, narrative, gameplay, audio, mobile, XR/VR, and regional categories all got recognition. That makes the list a decent read on what kinds of production values and design choices are resonating with juries, especially for indies trying to stand out without AAA scale. The article also notes the shortlist for Brazil is Ready for Gaming, with a 70,000 BRL prize to be announced in August at Gamescom in Germany.

What do you think?

Do award juries in your experience tend to reward polish and presentation more than mechanical novelty, or is that a false split? For smaller teams, which pillar has the best ROI in awards visibility right now: audio, art direction, or narrative?

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At a glance

what: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game at the BIG Festival Awards and also Best Audio.
who: Sandfall Interactive won Best Game; other winners included Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth, The Roottrees Are Dead, and MIO: Memories In Orbit.
when: The awards were held on Wednesday night at Gamescom Latam in São Paulo; the Brazil is Ready for Gaming winner will be announced in August at Gamescom in Germany.
impact: The results highlight what juries are rewarding across indie production: audio, art, narrative, gameplay, and regional identity.