🔗 Share this article Expedition 33 Triumphs at the 2025's Golden Joystick Ceremony The 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards took place recently, and with a remarkable show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the biggest winner. The standout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive earned the esteemed Top Game award, along with prizes for Best Storytelling and Excellence in Visuals. Adding to the studio's achievements, the gifted actors also garnered individual awards. Jennifer English received Best Lead Performer for her role as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Performer for his acting as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive itself received Studio of the Year. In total, Clair Obscur and its makers won seven awards during the show. Other major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Outstanding Audio and Console Game of the Year, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Top Self-Published Indie and Best PC Game. Notably, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the audience, with only four categories—Critics' Pick, Rising Star, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamer Selection—determined by experts. Below is the entire list of honorees from the 2025 gaming awards: Top Story – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Excellence in Sound – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer – Peak Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Best Self-Published Indie – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Indie Game – Blue Prince Best Development Studio – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go Still Playing (Console/PC) – Minecraft Streamer Favorite – Peak Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Rising Star Award – Schedule I Best Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Top Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Actor – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lifetime Achievement – The Sims Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics Pick – 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 Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be watched through streaming following this article.