🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Sweeps at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards were hosted this past week, and through an impressive show, 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 Best Storytelling and Top Visual Design. Enhancing the studio's success, its talented performers also received personal awards. Jennifer English was named Top Lead Actor for her role as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Supporting Performance Award for his work as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive the studio received Best Development Team. Overall, Clair Obscur and its developers won 7 awards during the ceremony. Other notable winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which won Best Audio Design and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, honored with Top Self-Published Indie and Premier PC Title. Worth mentioning, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are voted on by the gamers, with only 4 special—Critics Choice, Breakthrough, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamers’ Choice—determined by experts. Following is the complete list of honorees from the Golden Joystick Awards 2025: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Audio Design – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer Game – Peak Best Visuals – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Best Indie Game Self Published – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Indie Title – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access Game – REPO Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go Console/PC Game Still Played – Minecraft Streamers' Pick – 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 Best Lead Performer – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame – The Sims Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you who missed the live event, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards is available to watch online here.