Amid a flurry of game announcements and closely guarded secrets, Jennifer English emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners.
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A fast start set the tone for this year’s showcase, moving from the first musical number straight into major award announcements and a string of long-rumoured game reveals.
The ceremony wasted no time highlighting projects previously shrouded in secrecy.
Sudden genre spotlight
Organisers shifted immediately into the Best Action Game category, going straight to Hades II, breaking with the usual pacing.
Alongside the award, viewers were surprised by a concealed teaser for the next Divinity instalment, which finally clarified speculation surrounding the so-called “Desert Statue” that had circulated among fans.
Momentum continued as one of the night’s most discussed rumours was settled. A Star Wars title long whispered about in online circles appeared at last.
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The project, shown in an early in-development preview, carries the name Star Wars Fate: The Old Republic and is scheduled, like the other newly announced games, for a 2026 release window.
Big franchise returns
The brief footage confirmed that the Star Wars entry remains a work in progress, but its reveal drew immediate reaction from the audience.
Developers offered no further details, yet the announcement alone closed months of guessing around what form the franchise’s next major game would take.
The Divinity sequel teaser, meanwhile, served mostly as a mood-setting glimpse rather than a full unveiling.
Still, the confirmation of the “Desert Statue” reference was enough to ignite discussion across social channels during the broadcast.
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Standout performance
Later in the show, recognition turned to individual talent. Jeniffer English won Best Performance for her portrayal of Maelle in Expedition 33, a role that judges praised for its blend of emotional precision and physical nuance.
Her win was celebrated as a milestone moment for voice and motion-capture acting in narrative-driven games.
English’s award underscored a night defined by both fresh reveals and standout artistry, setting expectations high for the titles slated to arrive in 2026.
Sources: The Game Awards
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