Our GAM3 Awards 2025 celebrated the very best in web3 gaming, with one of the standout moments coming when The Bornless was recognized for Best Sound Design. The title’s win highlights the increasing sophistication of audio design in web3 games and the critical role sound plays in creating immersive, engaging player experiences.
The Bornless: Setting the Standard in Sound
Selected from over 900 nominated games and 62 finalists, The Bornless impressed jurors with its rich, dynamic audio environment that elevates its gameplay. The award acknowledges not only technical excellence but also creative innovation, as the game leverages sound to deepen narrative tension, reinforce worldbuilding, and enhance player immersion.
The win positions The Bornless as a benchmark for other developers, demonstrating how thoughtful audio design can transform a game from merely playable to truly memorable. It also signals growing attention within the industry toward elements like soundscapes, voice design, and adaptive audio in web3 gaming.
A Record-Breaking Year for Our GAM3 Awards
Our 2025 ceremony, held on November 21 in Manila and broadcast globally, showcased the booming web3 ecosystem. Key metrics included:
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
Amid these impressive numbers, The Bornless stood out as a title combining technical excellence with artistic flair, resonating with both jury members and the global community.
Rigorous Selection Process and Industry Recognition
The GAM3 Awards’ evaluation process is highly competitive. More than 80 jurors, including executives from Krafton, Konami, Sony, Ubisoft, Google, Amazon, Animoca Brands, Immutable, and Avalanche, cast votes accounting for 90% of the results, with community voting contributing the remaining 10%.
This robust selection process underscores the credibility of The Bornless’ achievement, reflecting strong industry recognition for sound design innovation in web3 gaming.
Among the Year’s Standout Winners
While Off The Grid took home Game of the Year and other genre awards, The Bornless carved its niche with Best Sound Design, joining other celebrated titles like Atia’s Legacy, Project O, Pudgy Party, and Sunflower Land. Its recognition highlights the diversity and growing complexity of games in the web3 space, where creative technical achievements are increasingly valued.
Supported by Expanding Industry Investment
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. This investment helps foster innovation in areas such as sound design, allowing games like The Bornless to push creative and technical boundaries.
Looking Ahead
With its Best Sound Design win, The Bornless is now positioned as a title to watch in 2026, setting new expectations for immersive audio experiences in web3 gaming. As developers continue to explore the intersection of narrative, gameplay, and blockchain technology, The Bornless demonstrates the powerful role that sound can play in defining the next generation of games.
