Clair Obscur Sweeps at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony

The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards were hosted recently, and with a remarkable show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the biggest winner. This surprise role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive secured the coveted Game of the Year award, along with accolades for Superb Storytelling and Top Visual Design.

Adding to the developer's achievements, its talented cast also were honored with individual awards. Jennifer English received Outstanding Lead Performance for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr won Supporting Performance Award for his role as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive itself was honored as Top Studio. Altogether, Clair Obscur and its makers collected seven awards during the ceremony.

Other major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which won Outstanding Audio and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Premier PC Title. It is important to note, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are voted on by the audience, with only four categories—Critics’ Choice, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame, and Streamer Selection—determined by experts.

Here is the complete list of honorees from the 2025 gaming awards:

Top Story – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Audio Design – 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
Best Independent Game – Blue Prince
Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive
Best Early Access – REPO
Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2
Still Playing (Mobile) – Pokémon Go
Still Playing (Console/PC) – Minecraft
Streamers’ Choice – Peak
Top Remake – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
Rising Star Award – Schedule I
Best Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2
Best Supporting Actor – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Best Lead Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lifetime Achievement – The Sims
PC Game of the Year – Hollow Knight: Silksong
Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei
Critics Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza
Most Wanted Title – Grand Theft Auto 6
Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

If you missed out on the live ceremony, the awards ceremony can be viewed via video here.

Ashley Mcgee

Lena is a mindfulness coach and writer passionate about helping others find clarity and purpose through practical advice and reflective practices.

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