Baldur’s Gate 3 won in the categories of best story, best visual design, studio of the year, best game community, PC game of the year and top game of the year. Actor Neil Newbon, who plays Astarion, also received the award for Best Supporting Actor.
This is the only time in the 41-year history of the Golden Joystick Awards that a game has won seven wins across all categories.
Final Fantasy 16 was the second-placed title with awards for Best Sound Design and Best Actor going to Ben Starr, who plays Clive Rosfield.
Below is the list of award categories and winning games at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023:
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Best storyline – Baldur’s Gate 3
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The best continuously updated game – No Man’s Sky
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Best visual design – Baldur’s Gate 3
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Studio of the Year – Larian Studios
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Best game expansion – Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
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Best Indie Game – Sea of Stars
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Best VR game – Horizon Call of the Mountain
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Best multiplayer game – Mortal Kombat 1
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Best Sound Design – Final Fantasy XVI
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Best game trailer – Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
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Best streaming game – Valorant
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Best Game Community – Baldur’s Gate 3
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Best gaming device – PSVR 2
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Breakthrough Award – Cocoon / Geometric Interactive
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Critics’ Choice Award – Alan Wake II
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Best Actor – Ben Starr, Final Fantasy XVI
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Best Supporting Actor – Neil Newborn, Astarion, Baldur’s Gate 3
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Nintendo Game of the Year – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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PC Game of the Year – Baldur’s Gate 3
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Xbox Game of the Year – Starfield
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PlayStation Game of the Year – Resident Evil 4
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The most anticipated game – Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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Best game of the year – Baldur’s Gate 3
