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- Time Magazine has named Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as its 2025 GOTY.
- The publication highlights the game’s themes, music, emotional storyline, and combat as the reason behind this decision.
- Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei ended up as No.2 and No.3 in the ranking.
As the award season rolls around, everyone in the gaming industry is expecting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to dominate at every show. The RPG’s winning streak has already begun, as it swept the Golden Joystick Awards, winning the top prize, Ultimate Game of the Year.
Many are expecting the same results at The Game Awards next week, as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the most nominated game in the show’s history. But, before we head to the main event, the Sandfall Interactive title has added another medal to its collection.
Why It Matters: By the end of this award season, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could be the most awarded title in the history of gaming.
In its end-of-the-year list, Time Magazine has named Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as 2025’s Game of the Year. This is the third GOTY award for Sandfall Interactive’s RPG, following wins at the Thailand Game Awards and Golden Joystick.
Time Magazine points out the emotional themes and the fantasy setting as some of the strongest aspects of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. However, what truly takes the RPG to the next level is its beautiful score, which is among the best in video game history, according to the publication.
Furthermore, the game’s take on morality and its brilliant visual storytelling are also highlighted in the magazine’s description, with Time saying they make Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 more than just an RPG.
Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding 2 ended up at the No.2 spot on the list, with Ghost of Yotei claiming the Bronze medal. Split Fiction, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Silent Hill F also made the cut in Time Magazine’s list, while Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Dispatch missed out.
Considering how Dragon Age: Veilguard was the publication’s GOTY in 2024, this is a step in the right direction and could be an indicator of Expedition 33’s incoming victory at The Game Awards, which Devs are already anticipating.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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