🔗 Share this article Expedition 33 Triumphs at the 2025 Gaming Honors The 43rd annual Golden Joystick Awards took place this past week, and with a remarkable performance, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the most decorated winner. The breakout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive secured the esteemed Ultimate Game of the Year award, along with accolades for Outstanding Narrative and Best Visual Design. Complementing the studio's triumph, the skilled actors also were honored with personal awards. Jennifer English was named Top Lead Actor for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr won Supporting Performance Award for his acting as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive the studio received Top Studio. Overall, Clair Obscur and its makers achieved 7 awards throughout the show. Additional standout winners featured Ghost of Yōtei, which received Best Audio Design and Top Console Title, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, receiving Outstanding Independent Game and Best PC Game. It is important to note, the majority of Golden Joystick Awards are voted on by the public, with only four special—Critics Choice, Rising Star, Hall of Fame, and Streamers' Favorite—decided by critics. Below is the complete list of winners from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards: Outstanding Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer – Peak Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Game 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 Game – REPO Best Soundtrack – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing (Mobile) – Pokémon Go Still Playing (Console/PC) – Minecraft Streamers’ Choice – Peak Top Remake – 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 Performer – Ben Starr, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Lead Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame – The Sims Best PC Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong Top Console Game – Ghost of Yōtei Critics’ Choice Award – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 For those who missed the actual event, the awards ceremony can be viewed via video here.