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The Game Awards 2024 showcased the best that the industry had to offer this year and highlighted some of the most notable achievements this year (except Sony’s apparent influence). However, it was a night of unexpected snubs forElden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, andWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.
Shadow of the Erdtreewas nominated for six awards whileSpace Marine 2was nominated for two, but neither won anything. And while you can forgive the losses forElden Ring‘s DLC on the counts that it is, well, a DLC, the same can’t be said forSpace Marine 2.
Shadow of the Erdtree wasn’t the only one that got snubbed
Despite being arguably the best DLC ever made,Shadow of the Erdtreewas shut out in all six categories, including Game of the Year (GOTY) and Best RPG. The expansion had strong competition and fell short against strong contenders likeAstro Bot, which took Game of the Year, andMetaphor: ReFantazio, which got Best Art Direction.
Honestly the biggest travesty for game awards was Space marine won nothing, hell divers 2 and black myth getting awards was nice. I disagree with game of the year mostly because the choices were weird to me. It’s hard to follow God of War ragnarok, elden ring, baldurs gate 3 tbh
Meanwhile,Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2faced similarly tough odds, losing Best Action Game toBlack Myth: Wukongand Best Multiplayer Game toHelldivers 2. WhileSpace Marine 2has garnered acclaim for its adrenaline-fueled combat and cooperative play, its relatively niche appeal and stiff competition likely contributed to its shutout.
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The Game Awards aren’t just about trophies; they’re also a platform for community recognition and celebration. ForSpace Marine 2fans, the loss stung but didn’t overshadow the game’s achievements. The title recently crossed five million sales and has been the biggest and most successfulWarhammer 40Kgame of all time.
And then there’s the fact thatAstro Botwon Game of The Year over titles likeFinal Fantasy VII RebirthandBlack Myth: Wukong. As one Reddit commenter jokingly said,it seems like Sony has its claws deepin The Game Awards. Unsurprisingly,Wukongwon the Player’s Voice category whileAstro Botdidn’t even make it to the top 10.
Warhammerfans have brighter things to focus on
Space Marine 2may have been overlooked at the awards but Warhammer fans have plenty to look forward to, thanks toHenry Cavill’s upcoming project with Amazon Studios. After leaving Netflix’sThe Witcherdue to creative differences, Cavill is adaptingWarhammerto TV with Amazon Studios and Games Workshop.
The Game Awards snub might seem like a setback, but it’s also a testament to the uphill battle franchises likeWarhammerface in mainstream recognition. Unlike giants such asFinal FantasyorCall of Duty,Warhammer 40Koccupies a niche, appealing primarily to its dedicated fanbase.
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As 2024 comes to a close,Space Marine 2fans still have a lot to look forward to as Saber Interactive continues to update the game and adds content from the roadmap. And beyond that, theWarhammer 40Kcinematic universe promises to bring the franchise’s rich lore to a wider audience with Henry Cavill.
The Game Awards may not have smiled uponShadow of the ErdtreeorSpace Marine 2, but their influence remains undeniable. In an industry where recognition often lags behind innovation, the true measure of success lies in the community. And forWarhammer 40K, that community is only growing stronger.
Do you think either of these games should’ve won any of the categories? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. you’re able to also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
