🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Sweeps at the 2025 Golden Joystick Ceremony The 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards were hosted recently, and in a stunning show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the most decorated winner. This standout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive earned the esteemed Ultimate Game of the Year award, along with accolades for Superb Storytelling and Top Visual Design. Enhancing the developer's success, its skilled performers also received individual awards. Jennifer English won Top Lead Actor for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Performer for his acting as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive the studio was named Best Development Team. In total, Clair Obscur and its creative team collected 7 awards during the show. Other major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which won Best Audio Design and Best Console Game, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Best PC Game. Worth mentioning, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the audience, with only four categories—Critics' Pick, Breakthrough Award, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamers’ Choice—determined by reviewers. Below is the full list of honorees from the 2025 gaming awards: Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei Top Multiplayer Title – Peak Best Visuals – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Best Indie Game Self Published – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Indie Title – Blue Prince Top Studio – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access Game – REPO Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing (Mobile) – 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 Top Game 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 Inductee – The Sims PC Game of the Year – Hollow Knight: Silksong Console Game of the Year – Ghost of Yōtei Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those missed out on the live ceremony, the awards ceremony can be viewed via video following this article.