Expedition 33 Sweeps at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony

The 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards were hosted on Thursday, and with a remarkable performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the most decorated winner. The breakout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive won the prestigious Game of the Year award, along with honors for Superb Storytelling and Excellence in Visuals.

Enhancing the developer's triumph, its skilled actors also were honored with individual awards. Jennifer English won Outstanding Lead Performance for her role as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Best Supporting Performer for his work as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive itself was named Studio of the Year. Altogether, Clair Obscur and its creative team won seven awards throughout the ceremony.

Other major winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which won Outstanding Audio and Best Console Game, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Premier PC Title. Worth mentioning, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the gamers, with only four awards—Critics’ Choice, Breakthrough, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamer Selection—decided by critics.

Below is the entire list of winners from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards:

• Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei
• Top Multiplayer Title – Peak
• Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture
• Best Indie Game Self Published – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Best Indie Game – Blue Prince
• Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive
• Top Early Access Title – REPO
• Best Music – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2
• Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go
• Console/PC Game Still Played – Minecraft
• Streamers' Pick – Peak
• Best Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
• Breakthrough – Schedule I
• Top Gaming Gear – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Best Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2
• Best Supporting Performer – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Lead Performance Award – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Hall of Fame – The Sims
• Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei
• Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza
• Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6
• Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

For those missed out on the actual event, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be watched online here.