🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Sweeps at the 2025's Golden Joystick Awards The forty-third annual Golden Joystick Awards were hosted recently, and through an impressive performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the most decorated winner. The surprise role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive earned the coveted Game of the Year award, along with accolades for Best Storytelling and Best Visual Design. Complementing the studio's triumph, its skilled actors also were honored with personal awards. Jennifer English received Top Lead Actor for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Performer for his acting as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive the studio was named Studio of the Year. Altogether, Clair Obscur and its creative team achieved seven awards during the show. Additional standout winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Outstanding Audio and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Outstanding Independent Game and Premier PC Title. Worth mentioning, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the public, with only four categories—Critics' Pick, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame, and Streamers’ Choice—determined by critics. Below is the complete list of winners from the 2025 gaming awards: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer – 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 Game – REPO Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing (Mobile) – Pokémon Go Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft Streamers' Pick – Peak Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough – Schedule I Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Game 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 Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those who missed the live ceremony, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards can be viewed through streaming below.