🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Triumphs at the 2025's Golden Joystick Awards The forty-third annual Golden Joystick Awards took place this past week, and through an impressive display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the biggest winner. The breakout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive earned the esteemed Ultimate Game of the Year award, along with prizes for Outstanding Narrative and Excellence in Visuals. Complementing the studio's achievements, its gifted cast also garnered individual awards. Jennifer English received Best Lead Performer for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Supporting Performance Award for his acting as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive itself received Best Development Team. Altogether, Clair Obscur and its creative team collected 7 awards throughout the ceremony. Other major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which won Outstanding Audio and Best Console Game, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Best PC Game. Notably, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are voted on by the public, with only 4 special—Critics' Pick, Rising Star, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamers’ Choice—judged by experts. Here is the entire list of award recipients from the 2025 gaming awards: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer Game – Peak Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Indie Title – Blue Prince Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access Game – REPO Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go Still Playing (Console/PC) – Minecraft Streamers’ Choice – Peak Best 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 Actor – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Performer – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame Inductee – The Sims Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those who missed the full show, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards is available to watch online below.