Baldur’s Gate 3 wolfed up 5 awards in London at the moment 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 an enormous grin within the photograph above, which was posted on X by Larian director of publishing Michael Douse.
The D&D RPG, which acquired PC Gamer’s highest assessment rating in years, received the next awards at this 12 months’s Golden Joysticks:
- Finest Storytelling
- Finest Visible Design
- Finest Recreation Group
- PC Recreation of the Yr
- Final Recreation of the Yr
Moreover, Larian received Studio of the Yr, which is why Vincke’s acquired his arms wrapped round six Joysticks within the photograph. Actor Neal Newbon additionally received Finest Supporting Performer for his function as Baldur’s Gate 3 companion Astarion. Counting these two, Baldur’s Gate 3 received a report seven Golden Joystick Awards.
The one sport other than Baldur’s Gate 3 to win a number of awards this 12 months was Closing 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 embody Alan Wake 2, which took dwelling the Critic’s Alternative Award (sport critics love Treatment, it is a factor) and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, which received Finest Growth. The 12 months’s different large RPG, Starfield, received Xbox Recreation of the Yr. GamesRadar’s acquired the complete checklist of winners right here.
Baldur’s Gate 3 was the clear king of the Joysticks, and it is secure to say that these seven awards are simply the beginning. Vincke may wish to put money into a bag of holding.
The Recreation Awards is the subsequent large end-of-the-year videogame awards present, airing on December 7, and PC Gamer publishes its annual awards in late December.