Golden Joystick's "Ultimate Game of the Year" nominees are revealed, and votes are open until October 30
The 44th Annual Golden Joystick Awards has revealed its shortlist of 12 games nominated for Ultimate Game of the Year. Public voting is open until Friday, October 30, 2026. Confirmed nominees include 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, and Pearl Abyss with Crimson Desert Enhanced. Alix Wilton Regan will host the ceremony. Sources disagree slightly on the exact closing date, with one outlet citing October 23 alongside the October 30 deadline.
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- β The 44th Annual Golden Joystick Awards has revealed its 12 nominees for Ultimate Game of the Year.
- β Public voting for the Golden Joystick Awards is open until Friday, October 30, 2026.
- β Nominated titles for Ultimate Game of the Year include 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, and Crimson Desert Enhanced.
- β Alix Wilton Regan is announced as the host for the Golden Joystick Awards.
What changed
The event organizers unveiled the 12 shortlisted nominees for Ultimate Game of the Year alongside the voting window and host announcement.
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Golden Joystick Ultimate GOTY Nominees Revealed
The 44th Annual Golden Joystick Awards has revealed its shortlist of 12 games nominated for Ultimate Game of the Year. Public voting is open until Friday, October 30, 2026. Confirmed nominees include 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, and Pearl Abyss with Crimson Desert Enhanced. Alix Wilton Regan will host the ceremony. Sources disagree slightly on the exact closing date, with one outlet citing October 23 alongside the October 30 deadline.
Why it matters
The Golden Joystick Awards represent a major public-voted fixture in the gaming industry calendar, highlighting the top titles of the year. This year's competition features high-profile nominees across platforms, drawing significant attention from major publishers and Xbox. The inclusion of titles like Crimson Desert Enhanced and Forza Horizon 6 underscores the competitive nature of the 2026 lineup.
What is confirmed
- The 44th Annual Golden Joystick Awards has revealed its 12 nominees for Ultimate Game of the Year.
- Public voting for the Golden Joystick Awards is open until Friday, October 30, 2026.
- Nominated titles for Ultimate Game of the Year include 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, and Crimson Desert Enhanced.
- Alix Wilton Regan is announced as the host for the Golden Joystick Awards.
Still unconfirmed
- Voting closes on Friday, October 23, 2026.
What to watch next
- The official announcement of the Ultimate Game of the Year winner following the October 30 voting deadline.
- The Golden Joystick Awards ceremony hosted by Alix Wilton Regan.
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