Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Ties Baldur’s Gate 3 at Golden Joystick Awards
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– Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 tied Baldur’s Gate 3’s record by winning seven Golden Joystick awards in 2025, including Studio of the Year for Sandfall Interactive.
– Sandfall Interactive’s CEO expressed deep gratitude to the team and players worldwide for the Ultimate Game of the Year win, calling it an unbelievable year.
– The game dominated categories such as Best Lead Performer, Best Soundtrack, Best Storytelling, Best Visual Design, and Ultimate Game of the Year.
– It became the most-nominated game in The Game Awards history with 11 nominations, surpassing Baldur’s Gate 3’s previous record.
– Other notable winners included Ghost of Yotei, Peak, Silksong, and Grand Theft Auto 6, but none came close to Clair Obscur’s award tally.
Making a monumental splash in the gaming world, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has matched the legendary achievement of Baldur’s Gate 3 by securing seven Golden Joystick Awards in 2025. This incredible feat includes the coveted Ultimate Game of the Year and Studio of the Year for Sandfall Interactive, tying the record set by Larian Studios’ acclaimed RPG two years prior.
David Gaider, the former lead writer for Dragon Age, previously drew a parallel between the two titles, suggesting Clair Obscur could do for JRPGs what Baldur’s Gate 3 did for CRPGs. The 2025 awards ceremony proved his foresight was remarkably accurate.
Accepting the top honor, Sandfall Interactive’s CEO and creative director, Guillaume Broche, expressed profound gratitude and disbelief. “We know we are lucky enough to experience all of this, so we just want to share the deep feeling that we all have,” he stated. “What the fuck is happening right now? It’s been an unbelievable year for us. We don’t really fathom everything that’s going on, but I just want to say a massive, massive, massive thank you, first to all the formidable people who worked on this game at Sandfall Interactive. But also, a huge thank you to all the players around the world who voted for us.”
He continued, emphasizing the personal impact of the game’s success. “It’s been incredible, really the most wonderful year of our lives, basically. You changed us as people, and you changed our lives… So just, a very humble, and very, very, comes from the heart, thank you to the players. Thank you so much.”
The developer’s official social media channels erupted with celebration, sharing the news of the seven massive wins with an enthusiastic post that read, “We continue,” accompanied by heart and fire emojis.
Eclipsing Baldur’s Gate 3’s 2023 total is a staggering accomplishment, especially considering Larian’s title continues to be a dominant force in the industry years after its initial release. The complete list of awards won by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 showcases its sweeping dominance across multiple categories.
No other title came close to this level of recognition. Competitors like Ghost of Yotei, Peak, and Silksong each secured two awards, while the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 won for Best Game Trailer and Most Wanted Game. While commendable, their tallies were distant seconds to Sandfall’s triumph.
This award season dominance appears far from over. Earlier in the week, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 set a new record by becoming the most-nominated game in the history of The Game Awards, earning an unprecedented 11 nominations. This surpasses the eight nominations received by both Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 at the 2023 show, setting the stage for another potential historic night.
For those who missed the live event, the entire Golden Joystick Awards 2025 ceremony is available to watch online. A complete list of all the winners is also accessible for fans who want to see the full scope of the evening’s results.
(Source: PC Gamer)
