🔗 Share this article Expedition 33 Sweeps at the 2025 Gaming Honors The forty-third annual Golden Joystick Awards unfolded recently, and in a stunning show, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerged as the biggest winner. This standout role-playing game by Sandfall Interactive secured the prestigious Top Game award, along with honors for Best Storytelling and Excellence in Visuals. Adding to the developer's achievements, the gifted actors also garnered personal awards. Jennifer English won Best Lead Performer for her performance as Maelle, while Ben Starr took home Best Supporting Performer for his work as Verso. Additionally, Sandfall Interactive the studio was honored as Studio of the Year. Overall, Clair Obscur and its developers won seven awards throughout the ceremony. Additional notable winners included 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 lion's share of Golden Joystick Awards are selected by the public, with only 4 special—Critics’ Choice, Breakthrough Award, Lifetime Achievement, and Streamer Selection—judged by experts. Below is the full list of award recipients from the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards: Top Story – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Top Audio – Ghost of Yōtei Best Multiplayer – Peak Best Visuals – 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 Best Early Access Game – REPO Best Music – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Best Trailer – Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 Still Playing - Mobile – Pokémon Go Still Playing - Consoles & PC – Minecraft Streamers’ Choice – Peak Top Remake – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Breakthrough – 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 Actor – Jennifer English, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hall of Fame Inductee – The Sims PC Game of the Year – Hollow Knight: Silksong Console Game of the Year – Ghost of Yōtei Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza Most Wanted Title – Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Game – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 If you who missed the live ceremony, the Golden Joystick Awards 2025 is available to watch online here.