Capcom has emerged as one of the biggest winners of the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards, with Resident Evil Requiem claiming the prestigious Ultimate Game of the Year title. Held in London on November 11, the 44th edition of the ceremony celebrated the gaming industry's standout releases across 25 categories. The latest installment in Capcom's survival horror franchise secured the top prize ahead of Phantom Blade Zero and Crimson Desert, which finished second and third respectively.

The evening proved particularly successful for Resident Evil Requiem, which also received Console Game of the Year and Best Game Trailer. Angela Sant’Albano earned the Best Lead Performer award for her portrayal of Grace Ashcroft, while Capcom was crowned Studio of the Year with 57% of the vote. The Japanese publisher enjoyed further success through Onimusha: Way of the Sword, recognized for its audio design, and Pragmata, which earned Grace Saif the Best Supporting Performer award for her performance as Diana.

Beyond the industry's major publishers, independent titles delivered some of the ceremony's most impressive results. Meccha Chameleon collected four awards, including Best Multiplayer Game, Best Self-Published Indie Game, Streamers' Choice and Developers' Choice. Meanwhile, Big Walk, which entered the competition with seven nominations, received the Critics' Choice award. Dispatch secured two trophies for its storytelling and soundtrack, while Crimson Desert took home the coveted PC Game of the Year title.

The ceremony also highlighted the industry's most anticipated upcoming projects, with The Witcher 4 winning the Most Wanted Game award. CD Projekt Red's franchise received additional recognition as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered won Best Remake or Remaster. Other notable winners included Subnautica 2, Valheim, Minecraft and the Steam Controller. Most awards were determined by public voting, with the Critics', Developers' and Streamers' Choice categories decided separately by dedicated panels.

Golden Joystick Awards 2026: Complete List of Winners

  • Best Storytelling: Dispatch

  • Best Audio Design: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (32%)

  • Best Multiplayer Game: Meccha Chameleon (31%)

  • Best Visual Design: Control Resonant (31%)

  • Best Game Expansion: DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations

  • Best Self-Published Indie Game: Meccha Chameleon (32%)

  • Best Indie Game: Valheim (28%)

  • Best Gaming Hardware: Steam Controller (51%)

  • Studio of the Year: Capcom (57%)

  • Best Early Access Game: Subnautica 2 (35%)

  • Best Soundtrack: Dispatch (26%)

  • Still Playing Award (Mobile): Balatro (22%)

  • Still Playing Award (PC and Console): Minecraft (23%)

  • Streamers' Choice Award: Meccha Chameleon

  • Developers' Choice Award: Meccha Chameleon

  • Best Game Trailer: Resident Evil Requiem, "Evil Has Always Had a Name" (27%)

  • Best Remake or Remaster: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered (37%)

  • Best Game Adaptation: Iron Lung (32%)

  • Best Lead Performer: Angela Sant’Albano as Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem (36%)

  • Best Supporting Performer: Grace Saif as Diana in Pragmata (54%)

  • PC Game of the Year: Crimson Desert (18%)

  • Console Game of the Year: Resident Evil Requiem (27%)

  • Critics' Choice Award: Big Walk

  • Most Wanted Game: The Witcher 4 (18%)

  • Ultimate Game of the Year: Resident Evil Requiem

Ultimate Game of the Year: Top 3

  1. Resident Evil Requiem

  2. Phantom Blade Zero

  3. Crimson Desert