Clair Obscur Dominates at the 2025 Golden Joystick Ceremony

The forty-third yearly Golden Joystick Awards took place on Thursday, and through an impressive display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the top winner. This surprise role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive earned the coveted Top Game award, along with honors for Best Storytelling and Top Visual Design.

Enhancing the developer's success, the talented cast also garnered individual awards. Jennifer English was named Best Lead Performer for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Best Supporting Actor for his acting as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive the studio received Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its creative team collected seven awards during the show.

Other major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which received Best Audio Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Top Self-Published Indie and Premier PC Title. It is important to note, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the audience, with only four awards—Critics' Pick, Rising Star, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamers’ Choice—determined by reviewers.

Here is the complete list of winners from the 2025 gaming awards:

• Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei
• Best Multiplayer Game – Peak
• Best Visuals – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture
• Best Self-Published Indie – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Best Indie Game – Blue Prince
• Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive
• Best Early Access – REPO
• Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2
• Still Playing (Mobile) – Pokémon Go
• Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft
• Streamers’ Choice – Peak
• Best Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
• Breakthrough Award – Schedule I
• Top Gaming Gear – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Best Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2
• Best Supporting Performer – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Lead Performance Award – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Hall of Fame Inductee – The Sims
• Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Console Game of the Year – Ghost of Yōtei
• Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza
• Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6
• Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

If you who missed the live event, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be watched online following this article.