Clair Obscur Triumphs at the 2025 Golden Joystick Ceremony

The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards took place on Thursday, and with a remarkable performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the biggest winner. The surprise role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive won the esteemed Game of the Year award, along with honors for Superb Storytelling and Excellence in Visuals.

Complementing the studio's achievements, the skilled cast also were honored with personal awards. Jennifer English was named Best Lead Performer for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Supporting Performance Award for his work as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive the studio received Top Studio. In total, Clair Obscur and its makers achieved 7 awards during the show.

Additional notable winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Top Sound Design and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, honored with Top Self-Published Indie and PC Game of the Year. It is important to note, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the audience, with only four special—Critics’ Choice, Rising Star, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamers' Favorite—determined by reviewers.

Below is the entire list of award recipients from the 2025 gaming awards:

• Top Story – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei
• Top Multiplayer Title – Peak
• Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Expansion – Lies of P: Overture
• Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Best Indie Game – Blue Prince
• Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive
• Top Early Access Title – REPO
• Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2
• Still Playing (Mobile) – Pokémon Go
• Still Playing (Console/PC) – Minecraft
• Streamers’ Choice – Peak
• Best Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
• Breakthrough – Schedule I
• Top Gaming Gear – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Best Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2
• Best Supporting Actor – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Lead Performer – 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’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza
• Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6
• Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

If you who missed the actual show, the awards ceremony can be viewed via video below.