🔗 Share this article Expedition 33 Dominates at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards were hosted on Thursday, and through an impressive display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the biggest winner. This surprise role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive earned the prestigious Game of the Year award, along with prizes for Outstanding Narrative and Best Visual Design. Enhancing the developer's success, the skilled cast also were honored with individual awards. Jennifer English received Outstanding Lead Performance for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Supporting Performance Award for his acting as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive itself was named Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its developers achieved seven awards throughout the show. Other standout winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which won Best Audio Design and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Top Self-Published Indie and PC Game of the Year. It is important to note, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the gamers, with only 4 special—Critics Choice, Breakthrough, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamers’ Choice—judged by critics. Following is the full list of honorees from the 2025 gaming awards: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – 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 Best Independent Game – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Top Early Access Title – REPO Best Music – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go Still Playing (Console/PC) – 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 Actor – 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 Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you missed out on the full show, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards is available to watch through streaming below.