🔗 Share this article Clair Obscur Sweeps at the 2025 Gaming Honors The 43rd yearly Golden Joystick Awards unfolded recently, and in a stunning show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed the title of the most decorated winner. This surprise role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive won the esteemed Game of the Year award, along with prizes for Outstanding Narrative and Best Visual Design. Complementing the studio's success, the skilled actors also were honored with personal awards. Jennifer English was named Best Lead Performer for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr earned Best Supporting Actor for his work as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive itself was named Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its creative team achieved 7 awards during the ceremony. Other major winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which received Best Audio Design and Best Console Game, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, honored with Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Best PC Game. It is important to note, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are chosen by the public, with only 4 awards—Critics' Pick, Rising Star, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamers' Favorite—decided by critics. Here is the entire list of winners from the Golden Joystick Awards 2025: Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Top Multiplayer Title – Peak Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Expansion – Lies of P: Overture Best Self-Published Indie – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Indie Title – Blue Prince Top Studio – Sandfall Interactive Top Early Access Title – REPO Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Mobile Game Still Played – Pokémon Go Console/PC Game Still Played – Minecraft Streamers’ Choice – Peak Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Rising Star Award – Schedule I Top Gaming Gear – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Actor – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame – The Sims Top PC Title – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you missed out on the live event, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 can be viewed through streaming here.