- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won seven awards, including Ultimate Game of the Year.
- Ghost of Yōtei triumphed on consoles and in audio; Hollow Knight: Silksong stood out on PC and in self-published indie games.
- More than 21 million public votes in 22 categories; four awards decided by jury.
- Gala held in London and now with an eye on The Game Awards on December 11.
La The 43rd edition of the Golden Joystick Awards was held on November 20th in LondonThe gala once again gauged what resonated most with audiences in Europe this year. Held at the historic location of 8 Northumberland Avenue, the ceremony It brought together studios, performers and the community to recognize the titles that have shaped the course of the industry.
The main protagonist was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, from Sandfall Interactive, which He had a perfect night with seven awardsincluding the long-awaited Ultimate Game of the YearThe work also stood out for its narrative, its visual aspect, and its soundtrack. consolidating its status among critics and players.
Results and big winners
Beyond the main prize, Sandfall's project shone in key areas: Best Narrative, Better Visual Design y Best Soundtrack, and saw the interpretations of Jennifer English (main) and Ben Starr (cast). The study also won the title of Study of the Year.
The night also provided room for other significant triumphs: Ghost of Yotei was imposed as Console Game of the Year and in Best Sound DesignWhile Hollow Knight: Silksong he won PC Game of the Year y Best Self-Published IndieIn the independent field, blue prince took the prize to Best Indie Game, a sign of the strength and diversity of the creative landscape.
El Multiplayer award for the year went to PEAK, that It was also the Streamers' ChoiceThis demonstrates its appeal among content creators and live audiences. In hardware, the award went to the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, highlighting the technological relevance that underpins the current gaming experience.
Among the most talked-about moments, trailer 2 of Grand Theft Auto VI was appointed best trailer, and the GTA VI itself took the Most Anticipated GameFor Spanish and European users, the London gala serves as thermometer before The Game Awards, which will be held on December 11.
Full list of award winners
This is the list of categories and winners announced in London, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as a major reference point for publishing:
- Ultimate Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Studio of the Year – Sandfall Interactive
- Best Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Visual Design – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Original Score – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Lead Actor/Actress – Jennifer English (Clair Obscurity: Expedition 33)
- Best Supporting Actor/Actress – Ben Starr (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
- Best Sound Design – Ghost of Yōtei
- Console Game of the Year – Ghost of Yōtei
- PC Game of the Year – Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Best Self-Published Indie Game – Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Best Indie Game – Blue Prince
- Best Multiplayer Game – PEAK
- Streamers' Choice – PEAK
- Best Expansion – Lies of P: Overture
- Best Early Access Game – REPO
- Best Remake/Remaster – The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
- Best Video Game Trailer – Grand Theft Auto VI (Trailer 2)
- Most Anticipated Game – Grand Theft Auto VI
- Best Gaming Hardware – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- Still Playing (PC and consoles) – Minecraft
- Still Playing (mobile) – Pokémon GO
- Revelation Award – Schedule I
- Critics' Choice – Donkey Kong Bananza
- Hall of Fame – The Sims
- Best Adaptation – Arcane (Season 2)
How to vote and what the gala leaves us with
The Golden Joystick Awards are the awards voted by the public oldest in the world: this year more than 21 million votes to decide 22 categories. In addition, four sections designated by the jury (Critics, Revelation, Hall of Fame and Streamers' Choice) were added, thus completing the range of awards.
The ceremony, presented by Maggie Robertson And with the presence of multiple actors and developers, it reinforced the feeling that 2025 has been a varied year: ambitious productions coexist with independent proposals that manage cultural and commercial impact without huge budgets.
What this could mean for the end of the year
With Clair Obscur's dominance in London, the big question is whether the title will be repeated in The Game Awards on December 11thAlthough each awards ceremony has different criteria, what we saw at the Golden Joystick Awards suggests that narrative, art, and community connection will continue to weigh heavily in the final tally.
The London edition produced a clear headline: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and their studio have set the pace, while Ghost of Yōtei, Hollow Knight: Silksong, PEAK or Blue Prince complete a very competitive picture; a crop that, for the Spanish and European public, confirms a year of great level and variety.
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