The Canadian Game Awards 2025: All Winners & Nominees
The best of the best.
screenrant.comHere’s the latest I could gather on The Canadian Game Awards (CGA) up to now.
Key updates
- 2026 edition scheduled for May 21, 2026 at the John Bassett Theatre in Toronto, with a strong slate featuring both AAA and indie Canadian titles and a focus on recognizing Canadian talent across narrative, PC, indie, esports, and events categories.[2][9]
- Nominees for 2026 include titles from Quebec and Ontario studios such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Ubisoft Quebec), Hell is Us (Rogue Factor), Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Dontnod Montreal), South of Midnight (Compulsion Games), and Wanderstop (Ivy Road) among others, highlighting a robust cross-Canada lineup.[9][2]
- The CGAs have aimed to rebuild momentum after hiccups in prior years, with the 2024–2025 campaigns emphasizing live in-person elements, broader industry engagement, and a renewed commitment to showcasing Canada’s gaming ecosystem.[1][3]
What to expect this year
- In-person ceremony in Toronto, with live-streaming components likely, continuing the CGAs’ pattern of blending industry celebration with public-facing events such as pre-show expo activities in some years.[1][2]
- A diverse set of nominees spanning major studios and indie developers across multiple categories, reinforcing Canada’s dual strength in large studio productions and innovative smaller projects.[3][2][9]
- Public-facing access to nominated titles and possibly hands-on events or demos around the time of the ceremony, aligned with past CGA formats that encourage community participation.[2][1]
Where to check for updates
- The official Canadian Game Awards site and the “Nominees” page for the 2026 edition to confirm categories, finalists, and winners as they’re announced.[7][9]
- Major gaming press coverage and industry outlets that recap winners and discuss notable performances, such as ScreenRant’s coverage of 2025 winners and trends, which often reflect ongoing CGA narratives.[3]
- YouTube channels and the CGAs social channels for full-show replays and highlights from recent ceremonies, useful if you want to watch the event or specific wins.[4][6]
If you’d like, I can monitor these sources and provide a concise, up-to-date summary with a list of winners and notable nominees as soon as the CGA 2026 results are published. I can also pull the official nomination list for quick reference.