At The Game Awards 2024 ceremony, the best achievements in the gaming industry were highlighted, and the category of "Best Sports/Racing Simulator" was one of the most competitive. Hits such as F1 24, NBA 2K25, Top Spin 2K25, and WWE 2K24 were vying for victory, but the triumphant winner was EA Sports FC 25.

The Game Awards Nominees

• F1 24 (Codemasters/EA Sports) – a realistic racing simulator featuring the world's best tracks.
• NBA 2K25 (Visual Concepts/2K) – a basketball simulator once again affirming its leadership.
• Top Spin 2K25 (Hangar 13/2K) – the return of the legendary tennis series with an updated gameplay.
• WWE 2K24 (Visual Concepts/2K) – a vibrant wrestling simulator with intense matches.
• EA Sports FC 25 (EA Vancouver/EA Romania) – a new name, but retaining the high standards of football simulators.

The winner is... EA Sports FC 25

The victory of EA Sports FC 25 marked an important milestone for the franchise, as the game was the first release after parting ways with the FIFA brand. Despite this transition, EA Sports managed to maintain the key elements of a successful simulator and introduced many innovations. EA Sports FC 25 received high praise for its realism, expanded career options, and attention to detail. The innovative HyperMotionV technology made player movements on the pitch even more credible, and the expansion of women's football demonstrated a commitment to inclusivity.

Why FC 25 is the winner?

EA Sports FC 25 set a benchmark for football simulators due to its deep immersion in the game. Impressive graphics and realistic motion animation captured every detail of the matches. The new Ultimate Team Evolution system expanded customization and team development opportunities. Additionally, the developers paid great attention to creating an authentic football match atmosphere, including detailed stadiums, enthusiastic crowds, and soundtracks.