🔗 Share this article Expedition 33 Triumphs at the 2025's Gaming Honors The forty-third yearly Golden Joystick Awards were hosted on Thursday, and through an impressive display, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was crowned the biggest winner. The breakout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive won the esteemed Game of the Year award, along with prizes for Best Storytelling and Excellence in Visuals. Enhancing the studio's success, the talented cast also garnered personal awards. Jennifer English won Outstanding Lead Performance for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr won Best Supporting Performer for his work as Verso. Moreover, Sandfall Interactive itself was honored as Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its creative team achieved 7 awards throughout the event. Other standout winners included Ghost of Yōtei, which was awarded Top Sound Design and Best Console Game, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, winning Best Indie Game (Self-Published) and Premier PC Title. It is important to note, the bulk of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the public, with only four special—Critics' Pick, Breakthrough Award, Hall of Fame inductee, and Streamer Selection—determined by critics. Here is the complete list of honorees from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards: Best Storytelling – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Top Multiplayer Title – Peak Top Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top DLC – Lies of P: Overture Top Indie (Self-Published) – Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Independent Game – Blue Prince Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive Best Early Access – REPO Best Music – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go Console/PC Game Still Played – Minecraft Streamers' Pick – Peak Best Remake / Remaster – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough Award – Schedule I Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Best Game Adaptation – Arcane Season 2 Best Supporting Actor – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lead Performance Award – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame Inductee – The Sims Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Console Game of the Year – Ghost of Yōtei Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Anticipated – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you missed out on the live event, the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards is available to watch through streaming following this article.