🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Sweeps at the 2025 Golden Joystick Ceremony The forty-third yearly Golden Joystick Awards unfolded recently, and with a remarkable performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the most decorated winner. This surprise role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive secured the coveted Ultimate Game of the Year award, along with honors for Superb Storytelling and Top Visual Design. Enhancing the studio's triumph, its gifted performers also received personal awards. Jennifer English was named Best Lead Performer for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Performer for his acting as Verso. Furthermore, Sandfall Interactive itself received Best Development Team. Overall, Clair Obscur and its creative team won 7 awards throughout the show. Additional standout winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which received Top Sound Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and PC Game of the Year. It is important to note, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the gamers, with only four categories—Critics’ Choice, Breakthrough Award, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamers' Favorite—determined by experts. Here is the full list of honorees 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 Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Best Self-Published Indie – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Indie Game – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Top Early Access Title – REPO Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing (Mobile) – Pokémon Go Console/PC Game Still Played – Minecraft Streamer Favorite – Peak Top Remake – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Rising Star Award – Schedule I Top Gaming Gear – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Actor – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lead Performance Award – 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 Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those missed out on the actual event, the awards ceremony can be viewed via video below.