This review paper provides an overview of the advancements made in the synthesis of γ -AlON powders using the carbothermal reduction nitridation method. Firstly， the properties of γ-AlON ceramics are briefly introduced. Subsequently， the focus shifts towards the raw materials， mixing methods， and synthesis processes involved were summarized and influence of each factor on the performance of γ-AlON powders within the carbothermal reduction system were analyzed in detail.Finally，the paper concludes with a summary of the current state and future directions of the synthesis of high-quality γ-AlON powders through carbothermal reduction nitridation.