🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Dominates at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards The forty-third annual Golden Joystick Awards were hosted recently, and through an impressive display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the biggest winner. The standout role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive secured the coveted Ultimate Game of the Year award, along with prizes for Outstanding Narrative and Excellence in Visuals. Adding to the developer's triumph, its talented performers also garnered personal awards. Jennifer English was named Top Lead Actor for her role as Maelle, while Ben Starr won Best Supporting Performer for his work as Verso. Furthermore, Sandfall Interactive the studio received Best Development Team. Overall, Clair Obscur and its creative team collected 7 awards during the ceremony. Additional notable winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Best Audio Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, honored with Top Self-Published Indie and Premier PC Title. It is important to note, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the gamers, with only four categories—Critics' Pick, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamers’ Choice—determined by reviewers. Below is the entire list of honorees from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer Game – Peak Best Visuals – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Best Indie Game Self Published – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Indie Title – Blue Prince Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive Top Early Access Title – REPO Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go Console/PC Game Still Played – Minecraft Streamers’ Choice – Peak Best Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough – Schedule I Best Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Supporting Performance Award – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame – The Sims PC Game of the Year – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you missed out on the actual event, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be watched online below.