Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Game of the Year award at the 2026 New York Game Awards

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Game of the Year award at the 2026 New York Game Awards

Hardly anyone will be surprised to learn that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has once again won a prestigious award. Sandfall Interactive's game shone at the 2026 New York Game Awards.

It won the top prize for Game of the Year and Best Performance for Jennifer English, who plays Maelle. Other big titles such as Hades 2, Blue Prince, and Donkey Kong Bananza also got awarded.

  • Game of the Year: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Best Independent Game: Blue Prince
  • Best Performance: Jennifer English for Maelle (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
  • Best Story: Blippo+
  • Best Universe: Hades 2
  • Best Music: South of Midnight
  • Best New York Game: Ball x Pit
  • Best VR/AR Game: Lumines Arise
  • Best Children's Game: Donkey Kong Bananza
  • Best Mobile Game: Is This Seat Taken?
  • Best Remake: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
  • Best Hidden Gem: News Tower
  • Best DLC: Lies of P: Overture

Source: gamesindustry.biz

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