Best Visual Experience

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Category Overview

This award honors the XR experience with the most visually impressive execution. From photorealism to stylized environments, the winner showcases exceptional craftsmanship in lighting, texture, and visual fidelity that heightens immersion and leaves a lasting impression.

The Best Visual Experience category recognizes projects that set a new standard in visual quality within immersive environments. Whether through technical precision, artistic vision, or bold stylistic choices, the experience must captivate through sight alone.

Eligible projects must have been produced at least 30% within Europe and will be judged on visual detail, consistency, technical execution, and overall aesthetic impact. The winning project will prove that powerful visuals are not just about beauty—but about presence, storytelling, and emotional resonance.

Awarded in the online opening show only.

Creators Fund Eligible

Creators requiring financial aid may qualify for €100 euro off nomination fees and complimentary tickets to attend the XR Awards Gala through the Creators Fund.

Grants are limited and reviewed by an expert panel. Powered by our sponsors and EU cultural partners.

Judging Criteria & Eligibility

Download the Entry Kit to have a full breakdown of judging criteria.

Awards submissions open 26 March 2024.

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Previous winners include

Apple – Apple Vision Pro

XR Head-Mounted-Display of the Year

Wallmart & Sawhorse Productions – Walmart Realm

XR Marketing of the Year

Dräger – Virtuo XR BabyLeo

Obsidian Award

Meta – Asgard’s Wrath 2

XR Game of the Year

Qualcomm

Outstanding XR Company of the Year

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