As we get closer to Develop:Brighton's conference, we're getting more information about the goings-on. Now, we've got the shortlists for the 2026 Star Awards, celebrating the last year in gaming and the achievements across the board.
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Voting is now open, so you can register and cast your votes for your favorites in each category. You can see the full list of nominations here, but we've picked out some of our favorites below:
Best game
- Blue Prince
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
- Dispatch
- Ghost of Yōtei
- Jurassic World Evolution 3
- PEAK
Best visual art
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
- Dispatch
- Ghost of Yōtei
- Mafia: The Old Country
- The Midnight Walk
Best mobile game
- Grand Mountain Adventure 2
- HITMAN World of Assassination (Mobile)
- Mindset GO!
- Pine Hearts
- PowerWash Simulator
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Ghost of Yōtei, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach are nominated for six awards each - though we're sure it'll be Clair Obscur that secures the wins. Dispatch has secured five nominations, while Peak and Jurassic World Evolution 3 have three. The winners of the Develop:Star Awards will be picked on July 15, during the ceremony.