The Golden Joystick Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the gaming world, announced its 2024 winners, celebrating titles that have made a mark on the industry. The standout was "Black Myth: Wukong ," chosen as Game of the Year. The title impressed critics and players alike with cutting-edge graphics and innovative mechanics, solidifying its status as a benchmark in the action-fantasy genre.
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In addition to the main winner, the ceremony brought diversity among the nominees, with finalists such as “Silent Hill 2” , “Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth” and “Tekken 8” , reflecting the quality and breadth of recent productions.
Golden Joystick Awards Highlights
“Helldivers 2” dominates multiple categories
Among the night's big winners, "Helldivers 2" shone in three categories: Best Multiplayer Game , Console Game of the Year , and the prestigious Critics' Choice Award . The game's combination of tactical cooperation and engaging gameplay earned it recognition from both the audience and the judges.
Additionally, the Best Original Score went to "Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth ," which also took home the Best Story . These recognitions reinforce the impact of the narrative and musical production on the game's immersive experience.
A tribute to independents and creative design
In the indie scene, "Another Crab's Treasure" stood out as Best Self-Published Indie Game , while "Balatro" received two awards: Best Indie Game and the Choice Breakthrough . These successes demonstrate the strength of independent studios in delivering creative and memorable offerings.
The award for Best Visual Design went to “Black Myth: Wukong” , which continues to impress with its graphic quality and innovative use of technology to bring to life a universe inspired by Chinese mythology.
Long-standing technical recognition
The hardware category also stood out, with the Steam Deck OLED named Best Gaming Device . In the expansions category, the highly anticipated "Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree" was recognized as Best Expansion , cementing the original game's lasting impact.
"Still Playing" category , which recognizes games with continued relevance, Minecraft once again demonstrated its global influence. In the mobile segment, the highlight was "Honkai: Star Rail ," reinforcing the growth of the mobile gaming market.
Acclaimed adaptations and performances
"Fallout" series , based on the famous game of the same name, was named Best Game-Based Production , highlighting the quality of adaptations in entertainment. On the other hand, in the acting department, the awards for Best Lead Actor and Best Supporting Actor went to Cody Christian and Briana White , both for their performances in "Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth .
Full list of winners of the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
- Best Audio Design : Astro Bot
- Best Soundtrack : Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
- Best Narrative : 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 Crab's Treasure
- Studio of the Year : Team Asobi (Astro Bot)
- Best Lead Performance : Cody Christian (Cloud, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth)
- Best Supporting Performance : Briana White (Aerith, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth)
- Revelation 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 Anticipated Game of 2025 : 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 Video Game Adaptation : Fallout
- Game of the Year : Black Myth: Wukon
