🔗 Share this article Expedition 33 Triumphs at the 2025's Golden Joystick Awards The forty-third yearly Golden Joystick Awards unfolded this past week, and in a stunning display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the biggest winner. This standout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive won the coveted Ultimate Game of the Year award, along with honors for Superb Storytelling and Best Visual Design. Enhancing the studio's triumph, the talented actors also received individual awards. Jennifer English won Outstanding Lead Performance for her role as Maelle, while Ben Starr won Best Supporting Actor for his role as Verso. Furthermore, Sandfall Interactive the studio was honored as Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its creative team collected 7 awards throughout the show. Other notable winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which won Best Audio Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, honored with Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Premier PC Title. It is important to note, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the gamers, with only four awards—Critics’ Choice, Breakthrough Award, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamer Selection—determined by critics. Below is the complete list of award recipients from the 2025 gaming awards: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Top Multiplayer Title – Peak Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top DLC – Lies of P: Overture Best Self-Published Indie – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Independent Game – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go Still Playing (Console/PC) – Minecraft Streamers' Pick – Peak Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough – Schedule I Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Supporting Performance Award – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame – The Sims Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you missed out on the actual show, the awards ceremony can be viewed via video below.