The Golden Joystick Awards, one of the most important awards in the gaming world, announced the 2024 winners, celebrating titles that have marked the industry. The highlight was "Black Myth: Wukong,"chosen as Game of the Year. The title impressed critics and players with cutting-edge graphics and innovative mechanics, establishing itself as a benchmark in the action and fantasy genre.
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In addition to the main winner, the ceremony showcased 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.
Highlights from the Golden Joystick Awards
“Helldivers 2” dominates multiple categories
Among the big winners of the night, “Helldivers 2” shone in three categories: Best Multiplayer Game, Console Game of the Year , and the prestigious Critics' Choice Award. The combination of tactical cooperation and engaging gameplay secured recognition from both the audience and the jury.
Furthermore, the award for Best Soundtrack went to “Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth”, which also took home the award for Best Story. These accolades reinforce the impact of the narrative and musical production on the immersive experience offered by the game.
A tribute to independent artists and creative design
In the indie scene, “Another Crab's Treasure” stood out as the Best Self-Published Indie Game, while “Balatro” received two awards: Best Indie Game and the Revelation from critics. These successes demonstrate the strength of independent studios in offering creative and memorable projects.
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.
Technical recognition and long-standing track record
The hardware category also stood out, with the Steam Deck OLED being chosen as the Best Gaming Device. In the expansions category, the highly anticipated "Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree" was recognized as the Best Expansion, solidifying the lasting impact of the original game.
category "Still Playing", which rewards games with continued relevance, Minecraft once again proved 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
The series “Fallout”, based on the famous game of the same name, was chosen as the Best Production Based on Games, highlighting the quality of adaptations in entertainment. On the other hand, in the acting categories, 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 2024 Golden Joystick Awards
- 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 Leading Performance: Cody Christian (Cloud, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth)
- Best Supporting Performance: Briana White (Aerith, Final Fantasy VII: 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 Anticipated Game of 2025: GTA 6
- Critics' 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
- Game of the Year: Black Myth: Wukon