Pégases 2025: Celebrating the Excellence of French Video Games

On March 6, 2025, the sixth edition of the Pégases will reward the excellence of French video games at La Cigale in Paris. This annual event, organized by the Academy of Arts and Techniques of Video Games, has become a key event for the video game industry. The awards are given by a college of 3,000 professionals from the sector, highlighting the importance of this ceremony, which celebrates creativity and innovation in the video game world.

Prince of Persia and Caravan SandWitch Lead the Nominations

The two games dominating the nominations this year are Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by Ubisoft and Caravan SandWitch by independent studio Plane Toast, each with four nominations. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, praised for its Metroidvania-inspired gameplay, is nominated for several major awards, including Best Video Game and Best Game Design. Caravan SandWitch, with its colorful universe inspired by Provence, stands out in categories like Best Independent Game and Best First Video Game.

Diverse Categories to Celebrate Innovation

The Pégases 2025 will recognize a total of 16 categories, ranging from Visual Excellence to Best Technological Innovation, and including Excellence in Narrative and Best Sound Universe. Games like The Operator, inspired by The X-Files, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, nominated for Visual Excellence and Best Technological Innovation, are also in the running. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, developed by Don’t Nod, competes for Excellence in Narrative.

List of Nominees for Pégases 2025

Best Video Game of the Year

• Ravenswatch
• B. E. A. S. T
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

The Best Independent Video Game

• The Operator
• Ants
• Caravan SandWitch

Best video game mobile

• Mutants: Genesis
• Kosma's Chronicles
• B. E. A. S. T

The Best first video game

• The Operator
• Symphonia
• Caravan SandWitch

Visual Excellence

• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
• Caravan SandWitch
• Ants

Best Sound Universe

• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
• Symphonia
• Caravan SandWitch

Excellence in Narrative

• Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
• The Operator
• Worlds of Aria

Best Game Design

• Ravenswatch
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
• Mutants: Genesis

The Best Technological Innovation

• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
• The Dark Hours
• Hide the Corpse (VR)

Best Accessibility

• Pyrene
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
• 'tchia

The Best Operating Service

• Renaissance Kingdoms
• Dofus
• Virtual Regatta

Best Foreign Video Game

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Neva
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

The Best Foreign Independent Video Game

• Neva
• Manor Lords
• The Brave Little Page

Best Foreign Mobile Video Game

• Loop Hero
• Children of Morta
• Potion Allowed

Pégases 2025: An Evolving Event

A major new feature this year is that members of the Pégases Academy will be able to test the nominated games for free via the Playruo platform, allowing for a more informed vote. This initiative underscores the organizers' commitment to further involving professionals in the selection process.

To participate in this ceremony, the box office is currently open !

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