Blue Prince
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 AI controversy: Indie Game Awards revokes wins over generative AI use
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The Indie Game Awards 2025, organized by Six One Indie, revoked Game of the Year and Best Debut Indie Game awards from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after developer Sandfall Interactive confirmed using generative AI for temporary placeholder textures—a violation of the event's strict no-AI rules. Blue Prince and Sorry We’re Closed are the new recipients amid criticism of enforcement timing.
Eurogamer has selected Blue Prince, developed by Dogubomb, as its game of the year for 2025. The title stands out for its innovative puzzle mechanics set in a procedurally shifting house. Beyond gameplay, it explores themes of absence and legacy, drawing personal reflections from the reviewer.
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Following the Indie Game Awards' disqualification of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 over generative AI use, developers of the new Game of the Year winner Blue Prince have denied similar rumors. Publisher Raw Fury reaffirmed the puzzle adventure's fully human-made creation after eight years of development.