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The role-playing game “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” has officially become the most awarded game of all time, racking up an astounding 436 ‘Game of the Year’ awards. That’s right, beating out the previous record holder, “elden Ring,” which held 429 awards.
A New Reign: “Expedition 33” Claims the Crown
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The French RPG has sparked debate and discussion as it ascends to the top of the gaming world.
Dateline: January 26, 2026
According to a report from ResetEra,reveals a thorough list of the most celebrated titles in gaming history. The top ten, as of this report, are:
1. clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – 436
2.Elden Ring (FromSoftware) – 429
3. The Last of Us Part II (Naughty Dog) – 326
4. Baldur’s Gate III (Larian Studios) – 288
5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (CD Projekt Red) – 281
6. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo EPD) – 264
7. God of War (2018) (Santa Monica Studio) – 263
8. The last of Us (Naughty Dog) – 257
9. The Elder Scrolls V: skyrim (Bethesda) – 229
10. Astro Bot (Team asobi) – 196
Player’s Choice and a Growing Number of Awards
“Expedition 33” didn’t stop at ‘Game of the Year’ accolades. It also secured the title of most ‘Player’s choice’ awards, with an impressive 125 wins. This edged out “The Last of Us Part II” (115),”Elden Ring” (97),”Baldur’s Gate III” (89),”The Witcher III: Wild Hunt” (88),and “Uncharted 4” (76).
Interestingly,the number of ‘Game of the Year’ awards handed out has been on the rise. In 2025, there were 621 awards given, compared to 529 in 2024.
Methodology Under Scrutiny
The impressive numbers haven’t been without scrutiny. Discussions on both ResetEra and Reddit have questioned the methodology used to compile the list. Concerns have been raised about the validity of some ‘outlets’ included, with some pointing to smaller content creators with limited viewership contributing to the tally.
Some observers have also suggested potential bias, noting the game’s dedicated fanbase actively seeking out and highlighting its wins.Despite the debate, the news is generating positive buzz for “Expedition 33,” especially following recent headlines regarding the alleged use of generative AI in its growth.
Perhaps the most striking statistic is that “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” seemingly claimed 70% of all ‘Game of the Year’ awards last year. This level of dominance is rare, trailing onyl 1991’s “Street Fighter II” (80%) and 1998’s “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” (87%).