The Golden Joystick Awards, also known as the People’s Gaming Awards, is a long-standing event now in its 42nd year. One of the most interesting categories presented annually is “Most Anticipated Game,” which always gives a glimpse of the coming year’s biggest hits. Unsurprisingly, Rockstar’s scorching hot Grand Theft Auto VI claimed the win this year.
Despite facing some serious competition from titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, Fable, Ghost of Yotei, and Death Stranding 2, it wasn’t even close. GTA VI crushed the competition by a significant margin in the voting. Below, you can find the other category winners from this year’s awards:
Best Audio Design – Astro Bot
Best Soundtrack – Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
Best Storytelling – Final Fantasy VII: 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 VII: Rebirth)
Best Supporting Performer – 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 Wanted Game – Grand Theft Auto VI
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
What’s your most anticipated game for next year?
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