Popular streamer Shroud is making headlines once again, this time by calling on his fans to back ARC Raiders for Game of the Year instead of the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. With The Game Awards 2025 just around the corner, his comments have stirred up debate across the gaming community about how the show recognizes multiplayer versus single-player titles.
The Game of the Year award at The Game Awards is easily one of the most prestigious honors in gaming. Over the years, the annual ceremony has celebrated some of the industry’s best and boldest creations, with last year’s winner being Astro Bot. This year, however, the frontrunner appears to be Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a title that’s captivated critics and players alike.
Clair Obscur’s Dominance So Far
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has quickly become one of the year’s biggest success stories. Developed by French studio Sandfall Interactive, the game has been praised for reinventing the turn-based RPG genre with its unique combat mechanics, striking art direction, and deeply emotional storytelling.
The game’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. It reached one million copies sold just three days after launch and surpassed five million in October. Critics have hailed it as one of the most refreshing RPGs in recent memory, and many expect it to be a near lock for a Game of the Year nomination.
But not everyone agrees with the hype.
Shroud Pushes Back Against the Hype
During a recent stream, Shroud told viewers not to vote for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for Game of the Year. Instead, he’s urging fans to throw their support behind ARC Raiders, the new multiplayer shooter from Embark Studios.
Shroud argued that The Game Awards tend to favor single-player, story-driven games over multiplayer experiences. He encouraged fans of competitive and cooperative games to “band together,” even claiming that multiplayer gamers are “the minority” among voters.
At one point, Shroud went so far as to suggest the awards are “rigged,” telling his viewers, “Don’t let that Expedition game win.”
Why Shroud Is Backing ARC Raiders
Shroud’s passion for ARC Raiders comes as no surprise to his followers. The streamer has been spending a lot of time in the game since its late October launch. The free-to-play sci-fi shooter quickly made a strong impression, pulling in over 250,000 players on release day.
Since then, ARC Raiders has continued to gain momentum, with developers releasing its first major update, Patch 1.1.0, which included new bug fixes and a special “Hidden Bunker” event in the Spaceport map. The game’s mix of fast-paced gunplay, teamwork, and immersive environments has made it a hit among multiplayer fans and streamers alike.
A Tight Race Ahead for Game of the Year
While the official Game of the Year nominees haven’t been announced yet, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is almost guaranteed a spot. It’s also expected to face stiff competition from other anticipated titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2.
2025 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive years in recent memory, with a clear divide between the single-player storytelling powerhouses and the multiplayer games that bring players together.
Whether Shroud’s campaign to rally multiplayer fans will have any impact remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain: the debate over what truly defines a Game of the Year is far from over.
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