🔗 Share this article Expedition 33 Triumphs at the 2025 Golden Joystick Ceremony The 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards were hosted recently, and in a stunning display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the biggest winner. The surprise role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive won the esteemed Game of the Year award, along with accolades for Superb Storytelling and Excellence in Visuals. Adding to the developer's achievements, the talented cast also received individual awards. Jennifer English received Outstanding Lead Performance for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Best Supporting Performer for his acting as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive the studio was named Best Development Team. Overall, Clair Obscur and its makers collected 7 awards throughout the show. Additional major winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which won Outstanding Audio and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Outstanding Independent Game and Best PC Game. It is important to note, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the public, with only 4 awards—Critics’ Choice, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamer Selection—judged by critics. Following is the entire list of winners from the Golden Joystick Awards 2025: Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer Game – Peak Best Visuals – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top DLC – Lies of P: Overture Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Independent Game – Blue Prince Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access Game – REPO Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft Streamers’ Choice – Peak Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough – Schedule I Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Performer – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Performer – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lifetime Achievement – The Sims Top PC Title – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Title – Grand Theft Auto 6 Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you who missed the live show, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be watched online here.