Clair Obscur Triumphs at The Game Awards with Nine Wins

Sat Dec 13 2025 10:28:05 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The French RPG 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' stole the show at this year's Game Awards, claiming nine prestigious accolades, including Game of the Year.

At the recent Game Awards, the French-developed RPG 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' achieved an unprecedented feat by winning nine out of its twelve nominations, highlighted by the coveted Game of the Year title. It outperformed strong competitors like 'Death Stranding 2' and 'Hades 2'. The ceremony also showcased exciting new game announcements, further setting the stage for an evolving gaming landscape.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been named game of the year in a record-breaking haul at this year's Game Awards.

The French-developed role-playing game (RPG) cleaned up in nine of the 10 categories it was up for, winning in best narrative, best music, and best performance.

It fended off competition from Death Stranding 2, Nintendo platformer Donkey Kong Bananza, indie games Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2, and medieval adventure Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

During the ceremony in Los Angeles, players also got their first glimpses of two new Tomb Raider games, a sequel to Control, and a new Star Wars role-playing game.

Set in a world obstructed by a supernatural being known as The Paintress, Clair Obscur revolves around a group of adventurers on a quest to defeat her. This RPG has been praised for its emotional narrative and classic, turn-based combat.

Accepting the game of the year award, director Guillaume Broche, donned in a French-inspired outfit, acknowledged the studio's journey and thanked the contributors who guide aspiring developers.

Among its many achievements, Clair Obscur saw Lorien Testard take home best score and music, and Jennifer English received the best performance award for her role, dedicating it to neurodivergent individuals in gaming. Ultimately, this title missed out on just two awards, with Battlefield 6 taking best audio design and Wuthering Waves winning best fan-voted title.

The ceremony not only recognized achievements in gaming but addressed concerns about the industry's struggles, including job losses and diversity initiatives.