
Not that it was unexpected, but Sandfall Interactive’s debut title Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken home its first Game of the Year award—the coveted Ultimate Game of the Year title at the 43rd Annual Golden Joystick Awards.
Expedition 33 had received six nominations across multiple headline categories in the iconic show’s 2025 edition, all acknowledging its brilliant development and execution. But the turn-based JRPG styled adventure didn’t just end up being a nominee, as it captured every single award it was nominated for, including Best Storytelling, Best Visual Design, Best Soundtrack, Best Supporting Performer (Ben Starr), and Best Lead Performer (Jennifer English). In fact, Sandfall Interactive also won the Studio of the Year award, taking the total number of wins to seven.