Winners Announced at the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards: Black Myth: Wukong Takes Ultimate Game of the Year

The 42nd Golden Joystick Awards have officially concluded, celebrating the best in gaming with over 12 million public votes cast across 21 categories. The ceremony featured notable hosts, including Ben Starr, Alex McKenna, Derek Slow, and Neil Newbon, adding star power to the event. Here’s a comprehensive list of this year’s winners:

Award Winners:

1. Best Storytelling - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (public vote)

2. Best Visual Design - Black Myth: Wukong (public vote)

3. Best Multiplayer Game - Helldivers 2 (public vote)

4. Best Audio Design - Astro Bot (public vote)

5. Best Game Expansion - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (public vote)

6. Best Indie Game (Self-Published) - Another Crab's Treasure (public vote)

7. Best Indie Game - Balatro (public vote)

8. Studio of the Year - Team ASOBI (public vote)

9. Best Soundtrack - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (public vote)

10. Best Game Trailer - Helldivers 2 (public vote)

11. Best Early Access Game - Lethal Company (public vote)

12. Still Playing - Mobile - Honkai: Star Rail (public vote)

13. Still Playing - Consoles & PC - Minecraft (public vote)

14. Streamers' Choice Award - Chained Together (critically chosen)

15. Breakthrough Award - Balatro (critically chosen)

16. Best Gaming Hardware - Steam Deck OLED (public vote)

17. Best Game Adaptation - Fallout (public vote)

18. Best Supporting Performer - Briana White (public vote)

19. Best Lead Performer - Cody Christian (public vote)

20. PC Game of the Year - Satisfactory (public vote)

21. Console Game of the Year - Helldivers 2 (public vote)

22. Critics' Choice Award - Helldivers 2 (critically chosen)

23. Most Wanted Game - Grand Theft Auto VI (public vote)

24. Ultimate Game of the Year - Black Myth: Wukong (public vote)

In total, over 125 games, studios, hardware, and TV shows were represented in both nominations and winners across these categories. For those interested in reliving the excitement, the award ceremony is available to watch on YouTube, with highlights also shared on social media platforms like X and Facebook.

Notably, Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth each secured four awards, while Black Myth: Wukong claimed two awards, including the prestigious Ultimate Game of the Year.

What are your thoughts on this year's Golden Joystick Award winners? Did your favorites take home any awards? Let us know in the comments below!