Overview
- Sandfall Interactive’s debut claimed seven trophies, including Ultimate Game of the Year, Best Storytelling, Best Visual Design, Best Soundtrack, Studio of the Year, and performance awards for Jennifer English and Ben Starr.
- The seven-win total ties the Golden Joystick single-night record set by Baldur’s Gate 3 in 2023.
- Accepting Ultimate Game of the Year, CEO Guillaume Broche reacted onstage: “What the f**k is happening right now?”
- Other multiple winners with two awards each were Ghost of Yōtei (Audio Design, Console Game of the Year), Hollow Knight: Silksong (PC Game of the Year, Self-Published Indie), Grand Theft Auto 6 (Most Wanted, Best Trailer), and Peak (Multiplayer, Streamers’ Choice).
- Held Nov. 20 in London, the 43rd Golden Joystick Awards are largely decided by public vote, and the results arrive as Clair Obscur leads nominations for The Game Awards on Dec. 11.