🔗 Share this article Expedition 33 Sweeps at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards took place on Thursday, and with a remarkable show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the most decorated winner. The surprise role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive earned the coveted Ultimate Game of the Year award, along with prizes for Superb Storytelling and Top Visual Design. Complementing the studio's success, the talented actors also were honored with personal awards. Jennifer English received Top Lead Actor for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Performer for his role as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive the studio received Best Development Team. Overall, Clair Obscur and its developers collected seven awards throughout the ceremony. Additional major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which won Best Audio Design and Best Console Game, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Outstanding Independent Game and Premier PC Title. It is important to note, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the gamers, with only 4 categories—Critics' Pick, Rising Star, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamer Selection—judged by reviewers. Here is the entire list of winners from the 2025 gaming awards: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Top Multiplayer Title – Peak Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top DLC – 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 Game – REPO Best Music – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go Console/PC Game Still Played – Minecraft Streamer Favorite – Peak Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough Award – Schedule I Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Supporting Performance Award – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lead Performance Award – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lifetime Achievement – The Sims Top PC Title – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6 Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those missed out on the live ceremony, the awards ceremony can be watched online here.