🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Sweeps at the 2025 Golden Joystick Ceremony The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards were hosted 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 secured the prestigious Game of the Year award, along with prizes for Superb Storytelling and Best Visual Design. Adding to the studio's success, its talented cast also garnered personal awards. Jennifer English received Outstanding Lead Performance for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Performer for his acting as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive itself was honored as Top Studio. Overall, Clair Obscur and its creative team won seven awards during the ceremony. Additional major winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Best Audio Design and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Top Self-Published Indie and Best PC Game. Notably, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the audience, with only four categories—Critics Choice, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame, and Streamers' Favorite—decided by experts. Following is the entire list of honorees from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards: Top Story – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Audio Design – Ghost of Yōtei Top Multiplayer Title – 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 Top Studio – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft Streamers’ Choice – Peak Best Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough Award – Schedule I Top Gaming Gear – 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 Inductee – The Sims Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those missed out on the actual ceremony, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards can be viewed via video following this article.