🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Dominates at the 2025 Golden Joystick Ceremony The 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards took place on Thursday, and in a stunning show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the biggest winner. The surprise role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive earned the esteemed Top Game award, along with accolades for Best Storytelling and Top Visual Design. Enhancing the studio's triumph, its gifted performers also were honored with personal awards. Jennifer English was named Top Lead Actor for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Best Supporting Actor for his role as Verso. Furthermore, Sandfall Interactive itself received Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its developers achieved 7 awards during the event. Additional notable winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Best Audio Design and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Outstanding Independent Game and PC Game of the Year. Worth mentioning, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the audience, with only four special—Critics' Pick, Rising Star, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamer Selection—determined by reviewers. Here is the entire list of winners from the 2025 gaming awards: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer Game – Peak Best Visuals – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Best Self-Published Indie – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Independent Game – Blue Prince Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing (Mobile) – Pokémon Go Console/PC Game Still Played – Minecraft Streamers' Pick – Peak Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Rising Star Award – Schedule I Top Gaming Gear – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Supporting Performance Award – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lead Performance Award – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lifetime Achievement – The Sims Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you missed out on the live show, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards can be viewed online following this article.