the game won over 60 awards at its e3 2013 reveal and six e3 critics awards: "best in show", "best original game", "best console game", "best pc game", "best action game", and "best online multiplayer" which broke a record. the game was named "best in show" from ign, destructoid, game informer, and electronic gaming monthly. it also won "best next generation console game" and "best xbox game" at gamescom 2013 as well as a future award at the 2013 tokyo game show. at vgx 2013, it won "most anticipated game".