The 2024 Golden Joystick Awards have come to a close, and it's back with a list of winners from the best games of the year. As one of the most prestigious awards in the gaming industry, the event celebrates the innovation, creativity, and exceptional quality that has entertained gamers throughout the year.
Grand Winner Highlights
Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth became the big winner with four categories, namely:
- Best Storytelling.
- Best Soundtrack.
- Best Leading Performer for Cody Christian as Cloud.
- Best Supporting Performer for Briana White as Aerith.
Helldivers 2 won four categories, including:
- Best Multiplayer Game.
- Best Game Trailer.
- Console Game of the Year.
- Critics' Choice Award.
Astro Bot took home two categories:
- Best Audio Design.
- Studio of the Year for Team Asobi.
Black Myth: Wukong took center stage by winning:
- Ultimate Game of the Year.
- Best Visual Design.
Indie Game Achievements
Indie games also featured prominently at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards. Some of the indie games that were honored were:
- Balatro: Best Indie Game and Breakthrough Award (Critics' Choice).
- Another Crab's Treasure: Best Indie Game (Self-published).
- Lethal Company: Best Early Access Game.
- Chained Together: Streamers' Choice Award.
Full List of Golden Joystick Awards 2024 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.
Source: GamesRadar+
