🔗 Share this article Expedition 33 Sweeps at the 2025's Golden Joystick Awards The forty-third annual Golden Joystick Awards were hosted recently, and through an impressive display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the top winner. This standout role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive earned the coveted Top Game award, along with honors for Superb Storytelling and Best Visual Design. Complementing the studio's triumph, its talented performers also received personal awards. Jennifer English received Best Lead Performer for her role as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Supporting Performance Award for his work as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive the studio received Best Development Team. Altogether, Clair Obscur and its developers collected 7 awards throughout the ceremony. Additional notable winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which won Outstanding Audio and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Premier PC Title. It is important to note, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the audience, with only four special—Critics' Pick, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame, and Streamers’ Choice—determined by reviewers. Below is the full list of winners from the Golden Joystick Awards 2025: Top Story – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer – Peak Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top DLC – Lies of P: Overture Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Indie Game – Blue Prince Top Studio – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go Still Playing (Console/PC) – Minecraft Streamers’ Choice – Peak Best Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Rising Star Award – 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 Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame Inductee – The Sims Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Title – Grand Theft Auto 6 Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those who missed the live show, the awards ceremony can be viewed via video below.