Battlefield 6 Wins Game Award
Battlefield 6 took home Game of the Year at the 2026 UKIE Video Game Awards, while four industry veterans including Debbie Bestwick and Jon Ingold were inducted into the UK Games Industry Hall of Fame. The recognition underscores the franchise's continued relevance in competitive gaming.
The win marks a significant commercial and critical success for the franchise, with Battlefield 6 selling over seven million copies in its first three days, the biggest launch in the series' history. The title, developed by Battlefield Studios including Guildford-based Criterion Games, also claimed the award for Best UK PC Game and was the best-selling game of 2025 in the United States. This year's UKIE Awards also honored several other UK-based studios for their creative achievements. Rebellion's "Atomfall" was named Best UK Console Game, while FuturLab's "PowerWash Simulator" took home the prize for Best UK Mobile Game. The awards aim to celebrate the breadth and brilliance of video games developed across the country. The UK Games Industry Hall of Fame, now in its third year, recognizes pioneers who have shaped the video games sector. This year's inductees join existing members such as Sir Demis Hassabis and David Braben. The Hall of Fame celebrates developers, designers, publishers, and advocates for their lasting impact. Among the new Hall of Fame inductees is Debbie Bestwick MBE, who co-founded Team17 in 1990. She transformed the company from the creators of the "Worms" franchise into a major independent publisher, leading its successful public listing in 2018. Bestwick was previously awarded an MBE in 2016 for her services to the video games industry. Another inductee, Jon Ingold, is the co-founder of the award-winning studio Inkle. He is a celebrated author of interactive fiction, known for his work on critically acclaimed titles like "80 Days," "Heaven's Vault," and the "Sorcery!" series. His work has been noted for its innovative approach to narrative and player choice. The other two industry veterans inducted were Richard Bartle and Kristian Segerstråle. Bartle is renowned for co-creating MUD (Multi-User Dungeon) in 1978, a foundational text-based online world that pioneered the concept of massively multiplayer online gaming. Segerstråle has a long history in the industry, including a seed investment in Supercell and serving as CEO of Super Evil Megacorp, the creators of "Vainglory".
