Baldur’s Gate 3 devoured up 5 awards in London right now at The Golden Joystick Awards, an annual occasion placed on by PC Gamer’s writer. That is Larian CEO Swen Vincke hugging the haul with a giant grin within the picture above, which was posted on X by Larian director of publishing Michael Douse.
The D&D RPG, which acquired PC Gamer’s highest overview rating in years, received the next awards at this 12 months’s Golden Joysticks:
- Finest Storytelling
- Finest Visible Design
- Finest Sport Group
- PC Sport of the Yr
- Final Sport of the Yr
Moreover, Larian received Studio of the Yr, which is why Vincke’s bought his arms wrapped round six Joysticks within the picture. Actor Neal Newbon additionally received Finest Supporting Performer for his position as Baldur’s Gate 3 companion Astarion. Counting these two, Baldur’s Gate 3 received a report seven Golden Joystick Awards.
The one recreation except for Baldur’s Gate 3 to win a number of awards this 12 months was Last Fantasy 16: It received Finest Audio, and actor Ben Starr received Finest Lead Performer for his efficiency as FF16’s Clive Rosfield. Different 2023 Golden Joystick winners embrace Alan Wake 2, which took dwelling the Critic’s Selection Award (recreation critics love Treatment, it is a factor) and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, which received Finest Enlargement. The 12 months’s different big RPG, Starfield, received Xbox Sport of the Yr. GamesRadar’s bought the total record of winners right here.
Baldur’s Gate 3 was the clear king of the Joysticks, and it is protected to say that these seven awards are simply the beginning. Vincke may need to spend money on a bag of holding.
The Sport Awards is the following large end-of-the-year videogame awards present, airing on December 7, and PC Gamer publishes its annual awards in late December.
