The D.I.C.E. Awards 2020 categories & nominees

Published , by TJ Denzer

It’s the time of year again when heavy hitters are headed to the 2020 D.I.C.E. Summit in Las Vegas, and that means it’s also time for the annual D.I.C.E. Awards. The show recognizes excellence, innovation, and creativity across the gaming industry, and the finalists for each category have been confirmed. Here’s when and what to expect out of the 23rd annual D.I.C.E. Awards, as well as the games up for awards in each category. Spoiler: Expect to see a lot of Control and Death Stranding.

When are the D.I.C.E. Awards 2020?

The 2020 D.I.C.E. Awards take place during the D.I.C.E Summit 2020 which runs from February 11 to 13, 2020 at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The D.I.C.E. Awards 2020 contains over 20 categories featuring 65 games which were selected for finalist nominations. On February 13, 2020, hosts Jessica Chobot and Greg Miller will announce the winners in each category.

D.I.C.E. Awards 2020 categories and nominees

These are all of the categories for the 23rd annual D.I.C.E. Awards and the finalists in each category.

Game of the Year

Outstanding Achievement in Animation

Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction

Outstanding Achievement in Character

Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition

Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design

Outstanding Achievement in Story

Outstanding Technical Achievement

Action Game of the Year

Adventure Game of the Year

Family Game of the Year

Fighting Game of the Year

Racing Game of the Year

Role-Playing Game of the Year

Sports Game of the Year

Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year

Immersive Reality Technical Achievement

Immersive Reality Game of the Year

Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game

Portable Game of the Year

Online Game of the Year

Outstanding Achievement in Game Design

Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction


Now we’re not biased or anything, but if the goose in Untitled Goose Game doesn’t win Outstanding Achievement in Character, are we truly doing any of this for the right reasons? Who are you hoping to see get some recognition at the D.I.C.E. Awards in 2020? Don’t forget to check out some of the results from D.I.C.E. Awards 2019 as well.