Clair Obscur Triumphs at the 2025's Golden Joystick Awards
The forty-third yearly Golden Joystick Awards unfolded on Thursday, and through an impressive show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the most decorated winner. This surprise role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive secured the prestigious Game of the Year award, along with prizes for Outstanding Narrative and Best Visual Design.
Enhancing the developer's achievements, the talented cast also received individual awards. Jennifer English won Top Lead Actor for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Performer for his role as Verso. Furthermore, Sandfall Interactive itself received Studio of the Year. Altogether, Clair Obscur and its developers collected 7 awards throughout the show.
Additional major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Best Audio Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Premier PC Title. Notably, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the public, with only four special—Critics' Pick, Rising Star, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamers' Favorite—decided by experts.
Below is the complete list of honorees from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards:
- Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei
- Best Multiplayer Game – Peak
- Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture
- Best Self-Published Indie – Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Top Indie Title – Blue Prince
- Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive
- Best Early Access Game – 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
- Breakthrough Award – 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 Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Hall of Fame Inductee – The Sims
- Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei
- Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza
- Most Wanted Title – Grand Theft Auto 6
- Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
For those missed out on the live show, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards can be watched through streaming here.
