The dust has settled in the wake of the Golden Joystick Awards 2026, which means a new batch of winners to celebrate. Votes have been tallied and counted across 25 categories, and those all-important trophies have been handed out, so read on to find out which of your favorites were victorious, and who's going home empty-handed.

While there were a couple of games that claimed a decent haul, this year differs from last year's Golden Joystick Awards, in which Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 romped home with basically every award it was nominated for. That kicked off an incredible run, in which developers Sandfall Interactive would become only the second-ever studio to secure a full sweep of the 'Big 5' gaming prizes for 2025.

But that's all ancient history now, and 2026 hasn't had the same kind of runaway frontrunner as last year did. That means that there's a massive spread of titles that have walked away with a prize today, from some of the year's biggest AAA hits to tiny indies that didn't let their size stop them from going toe-to-toe with the industry giants. Read on to find out who claimed the prize in each category, and who walked away with the night's top prize: Ultimate Game of the Year.

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