🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Triumphs at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony The forty-third annual Golden Joystick Awards took place this past week, and in a stunning performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the biggest winner. This breakout role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive earned the prestigious Ultimate Game of the Year award, along with accolades for Best Storytelling and Best Visual Design. Complementing the developer's success, its skilled performers also garnered personal awards. Jennifer English received Outstanding Lead Performance for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Supporting Performance Award for his role as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive the studio was named Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its developers collected 7 awards during the ceremony. Additional standout winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Outstanding Audio and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Best PC Game. Notably, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are voted on by the audience, with only four categories—Critics Choice, Breakthrough, Hall of Fame, and Streamers’ Choice—determined by reviewers. Here is the full list of honorees from the 2025 gaming awards: Top Story – 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 Self-Published Indie – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Indie Game – Blue Prince Top Studio – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Top Score – 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 Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Top Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Actor – 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 Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you missed out on the full ceremony, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards can be watched through streaming below.