The 42nd Golden Joystick Awards took place today in London, with the winners in all of the 21 categories being revealed. Ben Starr hosted the awards, featuring special guests like Alex McKenna, Derek Siow, GeeNelly, and more.
Black Myth Wukong took home the Ultimate GOTY award and the prize for Best Visual Design, with FF7: Rebirth earning wins in four different categories.
If you weren't there for the action or just want a recap of the show, here are all of the winners from the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards.
- Best Audio Design - Astro Bot
- Best Soundtrack - Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
- Best Storytelling - Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
- Best Multiplayer Game - Helldivers 2
- Best Visual Design - Black Myth: Wukong
- Best Indie Game - Balatro
- Best Indie Game (Self-published) - Another Carb's Treasure
- Studio of the Year - Team Asobi (Astro Bot)
- Best Lead Performer - Cody Christian (Cloud, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth)
- Best Supporting Performer - Briana White (Aerith, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth)
- Breakthrough Award (Critics Choice) - Balatro
- Still Playing Award (Console & PC) - Minecraft
- Still Playing Award (Mobile) - Honkai: Star Rail
- PC Game of the Year - Satisfactory
- Console Game of the Year - Helldivers 2
- Most Wanted Game - GTA 6
- Critics' Choice Award - Helldivers 2
- Best Game Expansion - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Best Gaming Hardware - Steam Deck OLED
- Best Early Access Game - Lethal Company
- Best Game Trailer - Helldivers 2
- Streamers' Choice Award - Chained Together
- Best Game Adaptation - Fallout
- Ultimate Game of the Year - Black Myth Wukong
Those are all 21 winners at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024. Over 125 games, studios, TV shows, and other media were represented at the show. Most of the category winners were chosen by a public vote, but a few were critically picked.