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The Game Awards' Future Class program, aimed at highlighting diverse talent in the gaming industry, has been discontinued after years of support waning and internal advocacy struggles, with inductees feeling used and marginalized, especially after pushing for improvements and voicing concerns about industry issues.
The Game Awards' Future Class program has been put on hold for 2025, with no new cohorts or programming planned, leading to disappointment and feelings of neglect among former honorees who feel the organization has not supported or communicated with them adequately.
Members of the Future Class, a group of young developers billed as the future of the game industry, expressed disappointment with the Game Awards for its silence on real-world issues, specifically the conflict in Gaza. They signed an open letter calling for a public statement in solidarity with Palestinians, but no such statement was made. Game Awards host Geoff Keighley's response during a Discord call was criticized for being evasive. The Future Class members hope that their demands for change will be listened to and that future awards shows will improve.
The Game Awards, the biggest show in gaming, is facing criticism and division within its Future Class initiative, a group of young developers believed to lead the industry forward. Dozens of Future Class members signed an open letter calling for support for Palestinian human rights and a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but the event's creator and producer, Geoff Keighley, remained silent on the matter. The silence has led to questions about the program's dedication to diverse creators and its mission. Critics argue that The Game Awards often ignores industry criticisms and fails to address important issues. The rift between The Game Awards and Future Class members risks alienating potential future industry leaders.