BAFTA Games Awards updates voting requirements and entry fees as it opens entries for 2027 ceremony

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has opened entries for the 2027 BAFTA Games Awards, updating its rulebook to clarify that awards recognize outstanding human achievement regardless of tools used, while reserving the right to request supporting materials on human creativity. Entry fees have been revised, including a 25% discount for independent and small developers, a new base fee covering up to four categories, and removal of the early entry discount. The Evolving Game category will now be decided by BAFTA's membership of over 1,700 games professionals, with entries closing September 18 for games released between November 15, 2025 and July 31, 2026, and November 6 for later releases.

BAFTA Games Awards updates voting requirements and entry fees as it opens entries for 2027 ceremony Association has revised its AI policy alongside making several changes to its entry fees Entries for the 2027 BAFTA Games Awards are now open, alongside updates to its entry requirements, fee structure, and AI policy. The BAFTA Games Committee reviews eligibility criteria, voting, and campaigning rules annually. This year, the rulebook https://www.bafta.org/awards/games-rules/ has been updated to clarify its approach to AI, as follows: The Awards are presented annually to recognise, honour and reward individuals for outstanding human achievement in originating, shaping and realising the final artistic outcome, regardless of the tools used to bring this work to life. BAFTA is the arbiter of all category eligibility and reserves the right to request additional information regarding any entry, this could include: - Supporting credit information - Supporting materials with regards to human creativity and development BAFTA has also introduced several changes to its entry fees, including: - Removal of the Early Entry/Month of Release Discount previously a 50% discount - Introduction of a 25% discount on entry fees for eligible independent and small developers - Introduction of a new base entry fee covering entry into up to four categories of entrant's choice and will include additional entry into Best Game, British Game, Performer in a Leading Role and Performer in a Supporting Role, where applicable - Introduction of a reduced single-entry fee for Evolving Game, recognising that entries may only be submitted to one category - Introduction of an additional fee for categories entered beyond those included in the base entry fee The Evolving Game category will now be open to a member-wide vote in all rounds. Nominations and the winner will be determined by BAFTA's membership, which includes over 1,700 games professionals and industry juries. BAFTA said this change will "enable a broader range of industry expertise and player perspectives ensuring the category remains relevant, robust and reflective of today's games landscape." The eligibility window for the 2027 BAFTA Games Awards is for games released between November 15, 2025 and November 19, 2026. Entries close on September 18 for games released between November 15, 2025 and July 31, 2026. For games released between August 1 and November 19, 2026, entries close on November 6. The longlist will be announced on December 8, 2026. Nominations will be announced on March 11, 2027. The BAFTA Games Awards 2027 will take place in London on April 14, 2027. Last year, Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won three BAFTAs https://www.gamesindustry.biz/clair-obscur-expedition-33-and-dispatch-lead-at-bafta-game-awards-2026 , including Best Game and Debut Game.