The Golden Joystick Awards 2024 has wrapped up, and it was a night full of surprises and well-deserved accolades. Among the standout winners, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth and Helldivers 2 emerged as the big champions. Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth won four awards, including Best Storytelling, Best Soundtrack, and Best Performances for lead and supporting characters, Cloud (Cody Christian) and Aerith (Briana White). On the other hand, Helldivers 2 also claimed three awards out of its five nominations, including Best Multiplayer Game, Best Game Trailer, and Console Game of the Year. It also bagged the prestigious Critics’ Choice Award.
Another major highlight was Black Myth: Wukong, which shocked the audience by clinching the Ultimate Game of the Year award—a monumental achievement for the debut studio, Game Science. The game also won Best Visual Design, marking a successful debut for the developer.
In the indie category, Balatro took home two awards, while other indie titles like Another Crab’s Treasure, Lethal Company, and Chained Together also claimed their share of accolades.
Here is the full list of winners:
- 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 Crab’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
These awards celebrate a diverse range of genres, studios, and gaming experiences, reflecting the ever-expanding world of gaming. The night also showcased some remarkable achievements in game design, performance, and technological innovation. As we look forward to the next year, these winners have set the bar high for future releases.
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