🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Triumphs at the 2025's Golden Joystick Awards The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards unfolded on Thursday, and through an impressive display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the most decorated winner. This standout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive won the coveted Game of the Year award, along with prizes for Outstanding Narrative and Best Visual Design. Complementing the studio's success, the gifted cast also were honored with personal awards. Jennifer English won Outstanding Lead Performance for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Best Supporting Performer for his work as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive the studio was honored as Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its developers won seven awards throughout the show. Additional notable winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Best Audio Design and Best Console Game, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Outstanding Independent Game and PC Game of the Year. Notably, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the public, with only 4 categories—Critics' Pick, Breakthrough, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamers’ Choice—determined by critics. Following is the complete list of winners from the Golden Joystick Awards 2025: Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer Game – Peak Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Best Self-Published Indie – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Indie Title – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access Game – REPO Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go Console/PC Game Still Played – Minecraft Streamer Favorite – Peak Top Remake – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough – Schedule I Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Performer – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Performer – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame – The Sims Top PC Title – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics Pick – 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 actual show, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards can be viewed via video following this article.