Black Myth: Wukong Conquers the Award Stage

At this year's Golden Joystick Awards, Helldivers 2 won the most prizes. But the main category was won by Black Myth: Wukong, which should do well at all the upcoming awards.

It was clear to everyone that Black Myth: Wukong was an ambitious project. Nevertheless, the global sales success in the West this summer has surprised some. The logical consequence is that the title is now also one of the main favorites at the international awards ceremonies. This has recently been proven by the Golden Joystick Awards. Black Myth: Wukong won not only the category Best Visual Design but also the main category Ultimate Game of the Year at the industry's longest-running awards ceremony.

The most successful title at the Golden Joysticks Awards was Helldivers 2. Developed by the Swedish Arrowhead Game Studios, the game won the Critics' Choice Award, Console Game of the Year, Best Multiplayer Game, and Best Game Trailer.

Other multiple winners of the evening were Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Best Storytelling, Best Soundtrack) and Balatro (Best Indie Game, Breakthrough Award).

The awards were hosted by Ben Starr, alongside special guests from the world of gaming,

An overview of all the winners of the Golden Joystick Awards:

• Ultimate Game of the Year:  Black Myth: Wukong (public vote)
• Most Wanted Game: Grand Theft Auto VI (public vote)
• Critics’ Choice Award: Helldivers 2 (critically chosen)
• Console Game of the Year: Helldivers 2 (public vote)
• PC Game of the Year: Satisfactory (public vote)
• Best Storytelling: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (public vote)
• Best Visual Design: Black Myth: Wukong (public vote)
• Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2 (public vote)
• Best Audio Design: Astro Bot (public vote)
• Best Game Expansion: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (public vote)
• Best Indie Game Self Published: Another Crab’s Treasure (public vote)
• Best Indie Game: Balatro (public vote)
• Studio of the Year: Team ASOBI (public vote)
• Best Soundtrack: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (public vote)
• Best Game Trailer: Helldivers 2 (public vote)
• Best Early Access Game: Lethal Company (public vote)
• Still Playing - Mobile: Honkai: Star Rail (public vote)
• Still Playing - Consoles & PC: Minecraft (public vote)
• Streamers’ Choice Award: Chained Together (critically chosen)
• Breakthrough Award: Balatro (critically chosen)
• Best Gaming Hardware: Steam Deck OLED (public vote)
• Best Game Adaptation: Fallout (public vote)
• Best Supporting Performer: Briana White (public vote)
• Best Lead Performer: Cody Christian (public vote)