Expedition 33 Triumphs at the 2025's Golden Joystick Awards

The forty-third annual Golden Joystick Awards were hosted this past week, and through an impressive show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the most decorated winner. This standout role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive earned the prestigious Ultimate Game of the Year award, along with honors for Best Storytelling and Excellence in Visuals.

Complementing the studio's achievements, the gifted cast also garnered personal awards. Jennifer English won Best Lead Performer for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Actor for his role as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive the studio was honored as Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its makers achieved seven awards throughout the event.

Other major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Best Audio Design and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Top Self-Published Indie and PC Game of the Year. It is important to note, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are voted on by the public, with only four awards—Critics’ Choice, Breakthrough, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamers’ Choice—decided by critics.

Following is the full list of award recipients from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards:

• Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Audio Design – Ghost of Yōtei
• Top Multiplayer Title – Peak
• Best Visuals – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture
• Best Indie Game Self Published – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Best Indie Game – Blue Prince
• Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive
• Best Early Access – REPO
• Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Top Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2
• Still Playing (Mobile) – Pokémon Go
• Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft
• Streamer Favorite – Peak
• Top Remake – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
• Breakthrough – Schedule I
• Top Gaming Gear – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2
• Best Supporting Performer – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Lead Performer – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Lifetime Achievement – The Sims
• Best PC Game – 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

For those who missed the live event, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be watched via video below.