So, which game was crowned Game of the Year at the Game Awards? The answer came during the gaming ceremony held on December 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, which also showcased a flurry of upcoming titles, each more promising than the last.
Let's get straight to the point: who took home the GOTY (Game of the Year) award for this edition, succeeding Astro Bot? Unsurprisingly, it was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that claimed the top spot, beating out titles such as Donkey Kong Bananza, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Many anticipated this award, and it finally arrived during this prestigious evening dedicated to video games.
But that’s not the only award Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33 took home at the Game Awards! The game from Sandfall Interactive secured an impressive nine out of 12 nominations—setting a new record for any video game. The last time a title snagged nearly as many trophies was The Last of Us, which won seven awards, plunging players into a gritty post-apocalyptic world.
Here's the list of the other trophies that were won:
To celebrate this trophy (and all the others), Sandfall announced during the ceremony that a free update for players is now live, featuring new missions and plenty of exciting content. It's a perfect chance to extend the fun in one of the most beautiful games the editors have played in a long time. If you haven't given in yet, now's the time to dive in!
