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Golden Joystick Awards 2026 Reveals Game of the Year Nominees

Organizers of the Golden Joystick Awards 2026 have announced the nominees in the main category, Ultimate Game of the Year, which will determine the best game of the year. Twelve titles made the final shortlist, including Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, Crimson Desert and 007 First Light. You can help decide the winner.

Nominees for Ultimate Game of the Year 2026:

007 First Light
Big Walk
CONTROL Resonant
Crimson Desert
Dispatch
Forza Horizon 6
Phantom Blade Zero
Pokémon Pokopia
PRAGMATA
Resident Evil Requiem
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer
The Blood of Dawnwalker

Voting in the other 21 categories closed on October 23, but players can still vote in the main category until October 30. You can support your favorite on the GamesRadar website.

Winners in all 22 categories will be announced on November 11, 2026, at the 44th Golden Joystick Awards, which will take place at Troxy in London. The ceremony will be hosted by actor Alix Wilton Regan alongside other guests. The livestream will be available on YouTube, Twitch and other platforms.

Topics007 First LightCrimson DesertForza Horizon 6Golden Joystick Awards 2026player votingResident Evil RequiemUltimate Game of the Yearvideo game awards

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