Clair Obscur Sweeps at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony

The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards were hosted recently, and with a remarkable performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the biggest winner. This standout role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive earned the coveted Game of the Year award, along with accolades for Superb Storytelling and Excellence in Visuals.

Enhancing the studio's success, its talented actors also garnered personal awards. Jennifer English was named Outstanding Lead Performance for her role as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Supporting Performance Award for his acting as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive itself received Studio of the Year. In total, Clair Obscur and its creative team achieved seven awards throughout the event.

Additional major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which won Best Audio Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, honored with Top Self-Published Indie and Premier PC Title. It is important to note, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the audience, with only 4 categories—Critics’ Choice, Rising Star, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamers' Favorite—determined by critics.

Below is the complete list of honorees from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards:

• Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei
• Best Multiplayer – Peak
• Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Expansion – Lies of P: Overture
• Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Best Independent Game – Blue Prince
• Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive
• Best Early Access – REPO
• Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2
• Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go
• Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft
• Streamers’ Choice – Peak
• Best Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
• Rising Star Award – Schedule I
• Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Best Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2
• Best Supporting Performer – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Lead Performance Award – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Hall of Fame Inductee – The Sims
• PC Game of the Year – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Console Game of the Year – Ghost of Yōtei
• Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza
• Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6
• Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

If you who missed the actual event, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 is available to watch through streaming here.