Expedition 33 Triumphs at the 2025 Gaming Honors

The forty-third annual Golden Joystick Awards took place on Thursday, and in a stunning performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the biggest winner. This standout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive secured the coveted Ultimate Game of the Year award, along with honors for Superb Storytelling and Top Visual Design.

Enhancing the developer's success, its skilled performers also received individual awards. Jennifer English received Top Lead Actor for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Supporting Performance Award for his work as Verso. Furthermore, Sandfall Interactive itself was honored as Best Development Team. Altogether, Clair Obscur and its creative team collected 7 awards throughout the event.

Other major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Best Audio Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Best PC Game. It is important to note, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the public, with only 4 awards—Critics' Pick, Rising Star, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamer Selection—judged by critics.

Here is the entire list of honorees from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards:

• Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Audio Design – Ghost of Yōtei
• Best Multiplayer – Peak
• Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture
• Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Top Indie Title – Blue Prince
• Top Studio – Sandfall Interactive
• Top Early Access Title – REPO
• Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2
• Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go
• Still Playing (Console/PC) – Minecraft
• Streamer Favorite – Peak
• Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered
• Breakthrough Award – Schedule I
• Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Best Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2
• Supporting Performance Award – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Best Lead Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
• Hall of Fame – The Sims
• PC Game of the Year – Hollow Knight: Silksong
• Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei
• Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza
• Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6
• Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

If you missed out on the actual event, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards can be viewed via video below.