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Press release:
Malmö, Sweden – May 7th, 2026 – The Nordic Game Awards (NGA 26) return for their annual celebration of the best games from the Nordic region. The awards ceremony will take place during NG26 on Thursday, 28 May at 19:00 CEST in the Main Theatre at Slagthuset in Malmö.

Now in its established role as the premier spotlight for Nordic game development excellence, the Nordic Game Awards highlight outstanding creativity, technical achievement, and innovation across the region. This year’s nominees represent the very best of 2025–2026 Nordic game development.

Nordic Game of the Year

Battlefield 6 by Battlefield Studios (Sweden)

Dune: Awakening by Funcom (Norway)

ARC Raiders by Embark Studios (Sweden)

Split Fiction by Hazelight Studios/Electronic Arts (Sweden)

My Winter Car by Amistech Games (Finland)
Best Art

Dune: Awakening by Funcom (Norway)

Wreckfest 2 by Bugbear (Finland)

The Midnight Walk by MoonHood (Sweden)

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream by River End Games (Sweden)

LEGO® Voyagers by Light Brick Studio (Denmark)

Best Game Design

ARC Raiders – Embark Studios (Sweden)

Split Fiction – Hazelight Studios / Electronic Arts (Sweden)

Europa Universalis V – Paradox Tinto / Paradox Interactive (Sweden)

Sledders – Hanki Games (Finland)

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor – Funday Games (Denmark)
Best Technology

Split Fiction – Hazelight Studios / Electronic Arts (Sweden)

ARC Raiders – Embark Studios (Sweden)

Dune: Awakening – Funcom (Norway)

Battlefield 6 – Battlefield Studios (Sweden)

Pax Dei – Mainframe Industries (Iceland)

Best Audio

Wreckfest 2 – Bugbear (Finland)

Split Fiction – Hazelight Studios / Electronic Arts (Sweden)

ARC Raiders – Embark Studios (Sweden)

Battlefield 6 – Battlefield Studios (Sweden)

Dune: Awakening – Funcom (Norway)
Best Fun for Everyone

TOEM – A Photo Adventure – Something We Made (Sweden)

LEGO® Voyagers – Light Brick Studio (Denmark)

My Child: New Beginnings – Sarepta Studio (Norway)

Pictionary Game Night – Next Games (Finland)

Grand Mountain Adventure 2 – Toppluva (Sweden)

Best Debut

RV There Yet? – Nuggets Entertainment (Sweden)

The Last Caretaker – Channel37 (Finland)

Echoes of the End – Myrkur Games (Iceland)

Sledders – Hanki Games (Finland)

Discounty – Crinkle Cut Studio (Denmark)

Best Art

Dune: Awakening by Funcom (Norway)

Wreckfest 2 by Bugbear (Finland)

The Midnight Walk by MoonHood (Sweden)

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream by River End Games (Sweden)

LEGO® Voyagers by Light Brick Studio (Denmark)

Best Game Design

ARC Raiders – Embark Studios (Sweden)

Split Fiction – Hazelight Studios / Electronic Arts (Sweden)

Europa Universalis V – Paradox Tinto / Paradox Interactive (Sweden)

Sledders – Hanki Games (Finland)

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor – Funday Games (Denmark)

Best Technology

Split Fiction – Hazelight Studios / Electronic Arts (Sweden)

ARC Raiders – Embark Studios (Sweden)

Dune: Awakening – Funcom (Norway)

Battlefield 6 – Battlefield Studios (Sweden)

Pax Dei – Mainframe Industries (Iceland)

Best Audio

Wreckfest 2 – Bugbear (Finland)

Split Fiction – Hazelight Studios / Electronic Arts (Sweden)

ARC Raiders – Embark Studios (Sweden)

Battlefield 6 – Battlefield Studios (Sweden)

Dune: Awakening – Funcom (Norway)

Best Fun for Everyone

TOEM – A Photo Adventure – Something We Made (Sweden)

LEGO® Voyagers – Light Brick Studio (Denmark)

My Child: New Beginnings – Sarepta Studio (Norway)

Pictionary Game Night – Next Games (Finland)

Grand Mountain Adventure 2 – Toppluva (Sweden)

Best Debut

RV There Yet? – Nuggets Entertainment (Sweden)

The Last Caretaker – Channel37 (Finland)

Echoes of the End – Myrkur Games (Iceland)

Sledders – Hanki Games (Finland)

Discounty – Crinkle Cut Studio (Denmark)

The winners will be revealed live during the Nordic Game Awards show on 28 May at NG26, hosted by acclaimed Danish actor Magnus Bruun. Known for his roles in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Call of Duty, The Last Kingdom and Black Mirror, Bruun will bring his signature viking charisma to the Main Theatre at Slagthuset in Malmö for an action-packed celebration of Nordic game development excellence.

Event press assets are available here and here.

ABOUT NORDIC GAME
Each spring Nordic Game brings together thousands of developers, publishers, investors, students, and creatives for four days of networking, inspiration, learning, and business opportunities.

It is the one and only “home turf” meeting place for the highly successful games industries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

NG26 Spring, 26–29 May 2026 at Slagthuset in Malmö, is designed to be both affordable and accessible:

A Business Pass is just 50 EUR on top of a standard conference pass.

Malmö is easy to reach — only a short train ride from Copenhagen Airport (CPH).

Thanks to this accessibility and value, we expect more than 3,000 attendees from the Nordic region and around the world.

The event will feature 100+ indie games on display in the Showcase Hall, alongside world-class speakers, masterclasses, pitching events, and unparalleled Nordic hospitality.

Whether you’re looking to connect with Nordic talent, discover the next breakout title, or do meaningful business, NG26 delivers exceptional value in an intimate yet truly international setting.

Welcome to Nordic Game!

Join our exhibitors, sponsors, and partners

Nordic Game would not be gathering the games industry in Malmö each spring without the enthusiastic participation of thousands of talented game developers from the Nordic region and across the globe for over two decades. Thank you!

We’re also tremendously grateful for the unwavering support of our exhibitors, sponsors, and partners. Many of them have already signed up for our upcoming show, but we’re always ready to welcome new partnerships.

Contact us for some great opportunities on exhibitor, sponsor, group, and partner packages for our next event and beyond.

Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround