Canadian Talent Takes Center Stage at The Game Awards 2025
The 2025 Game Awards brought big moments, many sparked by makers from Canada. The night showed a wide range of games and surprises that kept fans talking long after the show. Here’s a fresh look at the standout moments from our neighbors north of the border.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Wins Big, Thanks to Ongoing Support
Larian Studios, based in Belgium with a support team in Quebec City, earned Best Community Support for Baldur’s Gate 3. The team has kept adding free content and updates since the RPG launched in 2023. Fans cheered the steady stream of patches, new features, and quality of life tweaks that keep the game lively years after release.
A Respectful nod to Battlefield 6’s Audio Mastery
EA’s Battlefield 6, created by the global Battlefield Studio group that includes Montreal’s Motive, earned Best Audio Design. The award fits the game’s lush soundscape, from distant gunfire to the crack of explosions. It’s a win that matches the game’s highly realistic audio work.
Warframe Shines, Herzog Drops in for a Surprise Moment
London, Ontario’s Digital Extremes gave fans a moment they won’t forget. Warframe opened the show with a striking trailer and a memorable onstage bit. Creative director Rebecca Ford and community lead Megan Everett explained how hard it is to jump into Warframe’s vast world. To help, they brought in Werner Herzog to explain the game on camera, a truly unexpected and memorable cameo.
Soulframe Teases Its Next Chapter
The studio also teased Soulframe, the fantasy action RPG from Digital Extremes that’s still in pre-alpha. A short trailer highlighted Alora, Empress of Eldveil, a character slated to be voiced by Baldur’s Gate 3 star Jennifer English. English’s recent success also includes winning an award for her role in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Exodus and a BioWare-Inspired Lineage
Exodus stands out because several key creators once worked on BioWare projects. James Ohlen and Drew Karpyshyn helped shape classics like Knights of the Old Republic and the early Mass Effect games. Today, Ohlen is with Archetype Entertainment, and Karpyshyn is part of the team behind Exodus. The game follows Jun, a young traveler, on a journey through space to stop a looming threat called the Rot. Expect a story driven by choices, sci‑fi weapons, and a cast of companions that echoes classic RPG roots.
Forest 3 Takes The Forest Upward and Outward
Endnight Games, based in Vancouver, surprised many with a reveal for Forest 3. This game moves the action from Earth into space, keeping the tense mood and eerie feeling fans know well. Players will meet alien foes and try sci‑fi weapons to push back the danger. We still lack a release date or details on whether multiplayer will return, but the shift to space is intriguing.
South of Midnight Receives the Impact Award
South of Midnight won Games for Impact, a nod to its moving story and strong visuals. The team spoke warmly onstage about the game’s heart and message. The developers listed a spring release for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, giving players a hopeful window to dive in.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Adds a Bold Return
The most surprising reveal was a new single‑player Star Wars RPG set in the Old Republic era. Casey Hudson, the Edmonton-born creator behind KOTOR and the Mass Effect trilogy, is back with Arcanaut Studios. The game is described as a spiritual successor to KOTOR, not a direct sequel. Lucasfilm noted that development is early for both console and PC. Arcanaut’s return to this galaxy is exciting news for fans who loved the original games.
Street Fighter Movie Teases a Colorful, Big-Language Adventure
The Game Awards brought the first trailer for Street Fighter, a Legendary Pictures film due in 2026. The cast includes many familiar faces, and a strong Canadian connection shines through. Vancouver’s Callina Liang plays Chun-Li, among other notable actors stepping into well-loved roles. The film promises a larger-than-life take on Capcom’s classic.
Warlock Brings D&D Magic to the Screen
Montreal’s Invoke reveals Warlock, a new D&D‑inspired action‑adventure. The team features alumni from big studios and is led by a creative plan that blends magic, combat, and puzzle solving. Alberta’s Tricia Helfer steps in to voice the main character, Kaatri. Invoke describes Warlock as sci‑fi flavored but not a pure tabletop clone. A full gameplay reveal is planned for summer 2026, with a release aimed for 2027.
A Night of Old Friends, New Faces
The show put a bright spotlight on Canada’s game makers. It underscored how studios across the country are shaping major projects that mix new tech with classic RPG and action ideas. The conversations around these titles show a growing link between Canada and the heart of the global game scene.
What The Game Awards 2025 Means for Canadian Players
From Montreal to Vancouver, Canadian studios left a mark on the night. The awards highlighted a mix of big franchises and fresh ideas. Fans left buzzing about future releases and new voices joining the industry.
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