Expedition 33 Sweeps at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony

The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards unfolded on Thursday, and with a remarkable performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the most decorated winner. This breakout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive secured the coveted Game of the Year award, along with honors for Outstanding Narrative and Best Visual Design.

Adding to the developer's achievements, the gifted cast also received individual awards. Jennifer English received Best Lead Performer for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Supporting Performance Award for his role as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive itself was honored as Studio of the Year. Altogether, Clair Obscur and its creative team collected 7 awards throughout the show.

Additional notable winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which received Top Sound Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, honored with Outstanding Independent Game and Premier PC Title. Notably, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the public, with only four categories—Critics' Pick, Rising Star, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamer Selection—judged by experts.

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

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

If you who missed the live show, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be watched through streaming following this article.