By Sagar Mankar 
The 2024 Develop: Star Awards, held at the Brighton Dome, England during the Develop Brighton conference, celebrated the best in game development.
Larian Studios and Remedy Entertainment emerged as the big winners of the night, with their respective titles Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 dominating the awards.
Larian’s Baldur’s Gate 3 claimed the top prize of Best Game, along with Best Narrative. The studio itself was also recognized as Best Studio, solidifying its position as a powerhouse in the gaming industry.
Meanwhile, Remedy’s psychological thriller Alan Wake 2 secured two major awards: Best Visual Art and Best Audio. Additionally, Remedy’s Sam Lake was honored as Best Creative Lead, further highlighting the game’s creative excellence.
Here Are All Winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2024:
Game Awards:
- Best Game: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Narrative: Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Visual Art: Alan Wake 2
- Best Audio: Alan Wake 2
- Best Original IP: Balatro (Localthunk)
- Best Technical Innovation: Viewfinder (Sad Owl Studios)
- Best Game Design: Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Games)
- Best Mobile Game: Sonic Dream Team (Sega Hardlight)
Studio Awards:
- Best Studio: Larian Studios
- Best Small Studio: Inkle
- Supporting Star: Game Republic
- Publishing Star: Kepler Interactive
Individual Awards:
- Best Creative Lead: Sam Lake (Remedy Entertainment)
- Tomorrow’s Star: Amy Elliott
- Marketing Star: Hannah Flynn, Failbetter Games
- Diversity Star: Moo Yu, POC in Play
Others:
- Sustainability Star: Green Game Jam
- Talent Development Star: NDreams
- Recruitment Star: Amiqus
- Best QA & Localisation: Keywords Studios
- Best Technology Provider: Unreal Engine
- Best Creative Provider: PitStop Productions
Andy Lane, Managing Director of Tandem Events, summed up the significance of the awards:
“Every summer the Develop: Star Awards highlight the phenomenal talent that drives the games industry, and last night was no different. The Develop: Star Awards isn’t just an evening to celebrate the much-deserved winners, but the games industry as a whole.”
The awards are supported by an industry vote, ensuring that the winners are chosen by their peers.
The Develop: Star Awards will return next year on July 9th, during the Develop: Brighton 2025 conference, which will take place from July 8th to 10th.
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