The nominees for the 25th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards have dropped today.

Leading the pack is Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, which earned nine nominations. Deathloop follows the Sony title with eight nominations, including Outstanding Achievement in Character and Game of the Year. Other nominated games include Death’s Door, I Expect You To Die 2, and Mario Party Superstars. The full list of nominees can be seen below.

Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences president Meggan Scavio said this about the nominations:

"From all of us at the Academy, we want to thank our peer panelists who continue to dedicate their energy, expertise, and time in evaluating and selecting 2021's best games. And to all our finalists, congratulations! You continue to amaze us with how you push the boundaries of creativity, technical innovation, and storytelling. We're excited to celebrate your achievements at the 25th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards."

The 2022 D.I.C.E. Awards, which will be co-hosted by Jessica Chobot and Greg Miller, will take place on February 24.

D.I.C.E. Awards 2022 nominations

Outstanding Achievement in Animation
Call of Duty: Vanguard
Deathloop
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resident Evil Village

Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction
Call of Duty: Vanguard
Deathloop
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Resident Evil Village

Outstanding Achievement in Character
Deathloop – Colt Vahn
Kena: Bridge of Spirits – Kena
Life is Strange: True Colors – Alex Chen
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – Rivet
Resident Evil Village – Lady Dimitrescu

Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition
Deathloop
It Takes Two
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Psychonauts 2
Returnal

Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design
Forza Horizon 5
Halo Infinite
It Takes Two
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Returnal

Outstanding Achievement in Story
Before Your Eyes
Inscryption
MARVEL's Guardians of the Galaxy
Psychonauts 2
The Forgotten City

Outstanding Technical Achievement
Battlefield™ 2042
Forza Horizon 5
Moncage
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Returnal

Action Game of the Year
Deathloop
Halo Infinite
Metroid Dread
Returnal
The Ascent

Adventure Game of the Year
Death's Door
It Takes Two
MARVEL's Guardians of the Galaxy
Psychonauts 2
Resident Evil Village

Family Game of the Year
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise
Cozy Grove
Mario Party Superstars
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Warioware: Get it Together

Fighting Game of the Year
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Melty Blood: Type Lumina
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Racing Game of the Year
F1 2021
Forza Horizon 5
Hot Wheels Unleashed

Role-Playing Game of the Year
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Shin Megami Tensei V
Tales of Arise
Wildermyth

Sports Game of the Year
EA SPORTS FIFA 22
Mario Golf: Super Rush
NBA 2k22
Riders Republic
The Climb 2

Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year
Age of Empires IV
Gloomhaven
Griftlands
Inscryption
Loop Hero

Immersive Reality Technical Achievement
Lone Echo II
Puzzling Places
Resident Evil 4 VR
Song in the Smoke
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Immersive Reality Game of the Year
Demeo
I Expect You To Die 2
Lone Echo II
Resident Evil 4 VR
Song in the Smoke

Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game
Death's Door
Inscryption
Loop Hero
Sable
Unpacking

Mobile Game of the Year
Behind the Frame
Fantasian
League of Legends: Wild Rift
Moncage
Pokémon UNITE

Online Game of the Year
Back 4 Blood
Call of Duty: Vanguard
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
Halo Infinite
Knockout City

Outstanding Achievement in Game Design
Deathloop
Inscryption
It Takes Two
Loop Hero
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction
Deathloop
Inscryption
It Takes Two
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
The Artful Escape

Game of the Year
Deathloop
Inscryption
It Takes Two
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Returnal