The Game Awards 2025 just crowned the best video games of the year, and Bluesky has become the go-to platform for gaming discussions. From the historic win by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to the long-awaited release of Hollow Knight: Silksong, gamers are finding vibrant communities on Bluesky to discuss their favorite titles.

This guide covers the biggest Game Awards 2025 winners and shows you how to find gaming communities on Bluesky for each game.

The Game Awards 2025: Complete Winners

The Game Awards 2025, held on December 11 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, made history with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 becoming the first debut game and first French-developed game to win Game of the Year. Here are all the major winners:

Game of the Year: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive dominated the ceremony with nine wins—the most in Game Awards history. The turn-based RPG swept nearly every category it was nominated for:

  • Game of the Year
  • Best Game Direction
  • Best Narrative
  • Best Art Direction
  • Best Score and Music (Lorien Testard)
  • Best Performance (Jennifer English as Maelle)
  • Best RPG
  • Best Independent Game
  • Best Debut Indie Game

Genre Award Winners

  • Best Action Game: Hades II (Supergiant Games)
  • Best Action/Adventure: Hollow Knight: Silksong (Team Cherry)
  • Best Multiplayer: ARC Raiders
  • Best Fighting Game: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (SNK)
  • Best Family Game: Donkey Kong Bananza
  • Best Sim/Strategy: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
  • Best Sports/Racing: Mario Kart World
  • Best Mobile Game: Umamusume: Pretty Derby
  • Best VR/AR Game: The Midnight Walk

Technical & Community Awards

  • Best Audio Design: Battlefield 6
  • Innovation in Accessibility: DOOM: The Dark Ages
  • Games for Impact: South of Midnight
  • Best Ongoing Game: No Man's Sky
  • Best Community Support: Baldur's Gate 3
  • Best Adaptation: The Last of Us Season 2

Player & Esports Awards

  • Players' Voice: Wuthering Waves
  • Most Anticipated Game: GTA 6
  • Best Esports Game: Counter-Strike 2
  • Content Creator of the Year: MoistCr1TiKaL

Finding Gaming Communities on Bluesky

Now let's look at how to find communities for each major game on Bluesky:

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

The Game of the Year has quickly built an enthusiastic community on Bluesky. Fans are discussing the beautiful art direction, emotional narrative, and innovative combat system.

Hashtags to Follow

  • #ClairObscur - Main game hashtag
  • #Expedition33 - Alternative hashtag
  • #ClairObscurExpedition33 - Full title
  • #SandfallInteractive - Developer discussions
  • #GOTY2025 - Game of the Year discussions
  • #TurnBasedRPG - Genre community
  • #JRPG - Japanese-style RPG fans

Hades II

Supergiant Games' sequel to the beloved roguelike has an incredibly active community. Fans share builds, discuss the story, and celebrate the gorgeous art.

Hashtags to Follow

  • #HadesII - Primary hashtag
  • #Hades2 - Alternative spelling
  • #Hades - Series-wide discussions
  • #SupergiantGames - Developer community
  • #Roguelike - Genre community
  • #Melinoe - Main character discussions
  • #Zagreus - Connections to the first game

Hollow Knight: Silksong

After years of anticipation, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally released and won Best Action/Adventure. The community that waited so patiently is now thriving on Bluesky.

Hashtags to Follow

  • #HollowKnightSilksong - Primary hashtag
  • #Silksong - Common abbreviation
  • #HollowKnight - Series community
  • #TeamCherry - Developer discussions
  • #Hornet - Main character
  • #Metroidvania - Genre community
  • #IndieGames - Broader indie community

DOOM: The Dark Ages

id Software's latest DOOM entry won for Innovation in Accessibility while delivering the franchise's signature brutal action. The DOOM community on Bluesky is loud and passionate.

Hashtags to Follow

  • #DOOMTheDarkAges - Game-specific hashtag
  • #DOOM - Main franchise hashtag
  • #DoomSlayer - Character discussions
  • #idSoftware - Developer community
  • #FPS - First-person shooter community
  • #RipAndTear - Classic DOOM phrase

Baldur's Gate 3

Larian Studios' masterpiece continues to win awards and hearts. Winning Best Community Support for the third consecutive year, BG3 has one of the most active gaming communities on any platform.

Hashtags to Follow

  • #BaldursGate3 - Primary hashtag
  • #BG3 - Common abbreviation
  • #BaldursGate - Series discussions
  • #LarianStudios - Developer community
  • #DnD - Dungeons & Dragons connections
  • #CRPG - Computer RPG genre
  • #Astarion, #Shadowheart, #Karlach - Popular companion discussions

Wuthering Waves

The Players' Voice winner has a dedicated fanbase on Bluesky. This free-to-play action RPG from Kuro Games offers gacha mechanics and stylish combat.

Hashtags to Follow

  • #WutheringWaves - Primary hashtag
  • #WuWa - Common abbreviation
  • #KuroGames - Developer discussions
  • #Gacha - Gacha gaming community
  • #ActionRPG - Genre community

More 2025 Game Communities

ARC Raiders

  • #ARCRaiders - Best Multiplayer winner
  • #CoopGaming - Cooperative gaming community

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

  • #FatalFury - Franchise hashtag
  • #CityOfTheWolves - Game-specific tag
  • #FightingGames or #FGC - Fighting game community
  • #SNK - Developer/publisher

Mario Kart World

  • #MarioKartWorld - Game hashtag
  • #MarioKart - Franchise community
  • #Nintendo - Nintendo gaming community

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

  • #FFTactics - Tactics series
  • #FinalFantasy - Franchise hashtag
  • #SquareEnix - Publisher community
  • #TacticsRPG - Genre community

No Man's Sky

  • #NoMansSky - Primary hashtag
  • #NMS - Abbreviation
  • #HelloGames - Developer community
  • #SpaceGames - Genre community

GTA 6 (Most Anticipated)

  • #GTA6 - Primary hashtag
  • #GTAVI - Alternative
  • #GrandTheftAuto - Franchise hashtag
  • #Rockstar or #RockstarGames - Developer

General Gaming Hashtags on Bluesky

Beyond game-specific tags, these hashtags help you find the broader gaming community:

  • #Gaming - The main gaming hashtag
  • #VideoGames - Alternative general tag
  • #Gamer - Gaming lifestyle content
  • #IndieGames - Independent game community
  • #GameDev - Game development discussions
  • #PCGaming - PC gaming community
  • #PlayStation - PlayStation platform
  • #Xbox - Xbox platform
  • #NintendoSwitch - Nintendo platform
  • #SteamDeck - Valve's handheld
  • #RetroGaming - Classic games community
  • #GamePass - Xbox Game Pass discussions
  • #NowPlaying - What gamers are currently playing
  • #Screenshot - Game photography
  • #Backlog - Game backlog discussions

Why Gamers Are Choosing Bluesky

The gaming community is thriving on Bluesky for several reasons:

  • No algorithm suppression - Your posts reach your followers
  • Chronological feed - See discussions as they happen
  • No ads - Just gaming content from people you follow
  • Custom feeds - Subscribe to feeds for specific games or genres
  • Starter packs - Quickly follow curated gaming communities
  • Better engagement - Smaller communities mean more interaction
  • Developer presence - Many indie devs are active on Bluesky

Growing Your Gaming Audience on Bluesky

Want to build a following around gaming content? Here's how:

  • Share gameplay clips and screenshots - Visual content performs well
  • Post reviews and impressions - Share your thoughts on new releases
  • Engage with game communities - Reply to posts and join discussions
  • Use relevant hashtags - Make your content discoverable
  • Follow game developers - They often engage with fans
  • Share tips and guides - Helpful content builds followers
  • Join gaming starter packs - Get discovered by other gamers
  • Post during game events - Game Awards, showcases, and releases

Using Skyscraper for Gaming Content

Skyscraper for iOS helps gamers stay connected:

  • Trending hashtags - See which games are trending during announcements and releases
  • Keyword alerts - Get notified about specific games, developers, or gaming news
  • Multi-account support - Separate accounts for different gaming interests
  • Post bookmarking - Save tips, guides, and discussions
  • Push notifications - Never miss posts from your favorite gaming accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

What won Game of the Year 2025?

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, along with eight other awards. It was the first debut game and first French-developed game to win GOTY.

How do I find gaming communities on Bluesky?

Search for game-specific hashtags like #HadesII or #BaldursGate3, follow game developers, join gaming starter packs, and subscribe to gaming custom feeds.

What are the best gaming hashtags on Bluesky?

Popular hashtags include #Gaming, #VideoGames, #IndieGames, #GameDev, #PCGaming, #PlayStation, #Xbox, and #NintendoSwitch, plus game-specific tags.

Is there a Hollow Knight community on Bluesky?

Yes! Use hashtags like #HollowKnight, #HollowKnightSilksong, #Silksong, and #TeamCherry to find the active Hollow Knight community.

What are the best indie games of 2025?

Top indie games include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (GOTY), Hades II (Best Action), and Hollow Knight: Silksong (Best Action/Adventure).