It seems that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the RPG from Sandfall Interactive that captured a legion of passionate fans in 2025, didn't just sweep the board at the latest edition of The Game Awards.
During that ceremony, it already made history as the biggest winner in the show's existence, taking home nine trophies and surpassing The Last of Us Part II’s previous record. Now, the game has officially cemented its place in gaming history by surpassing Elden Ring as the title with the highest number of Game of the Year (GOTY) awards ever recorded!
A Historic Achievement For Expedition 33
The record began to be widely reported this Wednesday, following the conclusion of most major 2025 award ceremonies. This historic data comes courtesy of pretty hard-working research on the ResetEra forums, led by user Angie, who has been meticulously tracking every GOTY win for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 across the globe.
The tracking includes every possible award category you can imagine, ranging from major industry ceremonies, such as The Game Awards and the Golden Joystick Awards, to gaming-focused media outlets, player choice awards, and even specialized podcasts.
Oh, and to ensure the credibility of the data, specific eligibility...
