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Off The Grid Wins Game of the Year

Off The Grid Wins Game of the Year and x4 more trophies at our GAM3 Awards 2025, a milestone moment in the growing web3 gaming sector highlighted by global participation and a $7M+ prize pool.

Eliza Crichton-Stuart

Eliza Crichton-Stuart

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Updated Dec 2, 2025

Off The Grid Wins Game of the Year

Off The Grid emerged as the undisputed star of our GAM3 Awards 2025, sweeping five major categories: Best Esports Game, Best Action Game, Best Shooter, Best Multiplayer Game, and the coveted Game of the Year award. The achievement solidifies its position as one of the most celebrated titles of the year and a standout in the gaming landscape.

A Sweep Across Categories

Competing against over 900 nominated games and 62 finalists, Off The Grid impressed both industry experts and the gaming community with its fast-paced gameplay, strategic depth, and engaging multiplayer experiences. Its success across multiple categories reflects not only its technical excellence but also its broad appeal to both competitive players and casual audiences alike.

Winning Best Esports Game and Best Multiplayer Game highlights Off The Grid’s mastery in fostering dynamic, competitive environments. Recognition as Best Action Game and Best Shooter underscores its thrilling gameplay mechanics and high-quality design. Finally, earning Game of the Year crowns Off The Grid as the most outstanding release of 2025, cementing its status as a benchmark for quality in modern gaming.

Industry Recognition and Community Support

The awards were determined by a rigorous evaluation process, involving over 80 jurors from leading companies including Krafton, Konami, Sony, Ubisoft, Google, Amazon, Animoca Brands, Immutable, and Avalanche. Jury votes accounted for 90% of the scoring, with the remaining 10% coming from a highly engaged community of voters. Off The Grid’s multiple wins reflect a rare alignment of both expert endorsement and fan enthusiasm.

A Milestone Year for Gaming

Our GAM3 Awards 2025, held on November 21 in Manila and streamed globally, marked a record-setting event for the industry:

  • 900+ nominated games

  • 700+ nominated creators

  • 62 finalists

  • 80+ jurors

  • 376K+ voters casting 2M+ votes

  • 600K+ livestream views with 75K peak concurrent viewers

  • 80M+ global impressions

Off The Grid dominated discussions leading up to the awards, demonstrating its strong presence in both community channels and industry media.

A Launchpad for Future Success

Our 2025 GAM3 Awards featured a record prize pool exceeding $7 million, supported by partners including Forkast, Magic Eden, Hyperplay, Sequence, BGA, Amazon AWS, and AD Gaming, with major backing from OpenSea, Sui, Arbitrum, and Remix. Off The Grid’s multiple wins position it for continued momentum, setting high expectations for player engagement and competitive scenes moving forward.

Looking Ahead

With its historic performance at our GAM3 Awards 2025, Off The Grid is now poised as a leading title to watch in 2026. Its combination of thrilling gameplay, multiplayer depth, and esports viability signals a game that will continue to shape conversations around innovation and excellence in the industry.

Off The Grid’s five-category sweep reflects not just a successful year, but a defining moment in modern gaming - one that sets a new standard for action, competition, and overall player experience.

Eliza Crichton-Stuart author avatar

Eliza Crichton-Stuart

Head of Operations

GAM3 Awards

updated

December 2nd 2025

posted

November 28th 2025

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