Golden Joystick Awards 2026 GOTY Nominees Revealed

One of the most prestigious award nights, the Golden Joystick Awards, is back in 2026. The 44th edition of the show returns with a stacked line-up, and we already know who’s in the running for the coveted GOTY award. Game of the Year is as big as it gets. The one release that has stood above all else and is regarded as the best game released in a given year. The 44th Golden Joystick Awards category for Game of the Year is going to be spicy.