Kojima Productions' Death Stranding 2: On the Beach claimed the Artistic Achievement Award at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Games Awards announced Friday. The game landed seven nominations total, competing in Best Animation, Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Best Music, Best Narrative, Technical Achievement, and Best Performer in a Supporting Role (Troy Baker).

While Death Stranding 2 didn't sweep the ceremony, its Artistic Achievement win recognizes the game's distinctive visual and creative direction. Director Hideo Kojima's studio has built a reputation for pushing technical and artistic boundaries in interactive media, and this award reflects that commitment to craftsmanship.

Other major winners at this year's BAFTA Games Awards included Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which took home Best Game. Arc Raiders won Best Multiplayer, while Lego Party! captured the Best Family game category, beating out Nintendo's Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World.

In other categories, Despelote won Games Beyond Entertainment, defeating And Roger from TearyHand Studio and publisher Kodansha Creators' Lab. Bandai Namco Entertainment's Elden Ring: Nightreign, despite its seven nominations last year, didn't take home wins this time around.

The BAFTA Games Awards highlight excellence across the gaming industry, with recognition spanning gameplay, technical achievement, narrative design, and audio craft. For Kojima Productions specifically, the Artistic Achievement nod underscores how the studio's visual storytelling and aesthetic choices continue to resonate with industry judges.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach released on PlayStation 5 in November 2024 and on PC via Steam in March 2025. The game continues the franchise's blend of action, narrative depth, and distinctive art direction that defined the original Death Stranding.