🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Sweeps at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony The 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards were hosted this past week, and in a stunning show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the top winner. This breakout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive secured the coveted Game of the Year award, along with accolades for Superb Storytelling and Best Visual Design. Adding to the studio's triumph, the skilled performers also were honored with individual awards. Jennifer English won Top Lead Actor for her portrayal as Maelle, while Ben Starr won Supporting Performance Award for his acting as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive itself was named Best Development Team. Overall, Clair Obscur and its creative team collected seven awards during the show. Other standout winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Outstanding Audio and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Outstanding Independent Game and Best PC Game. Notably, the lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are voted on by the audience, with only four categories—Critics’ Choice, Breakthrough, Hall of Fame, and Streamer Selection—decided by experts. Following is the complete list of winners from the Golden Joystick Awards 2025: Top Story – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer Game – Peak Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Best Indie Game Self Published – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Independent Game – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Top Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Game 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 Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Performer – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Performer – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lifetime Achievement – The Sims Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics Pick – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Title – Grand Theft Auto 6 Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those who missed the full ceremony, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be watched online below.