Resident Evil Requiem took Ultimate Game of the Year and three other awards at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards, while Capcom was named Studio of the Year.
Resident Evil Requiem and its makers won big at the Golden Joystick Awards, which celebrate the year's most popular games. The game secured four awards, including ultimate game of the year, console game of the year, best game trailer, and best lead performer for Angela Sant'Albano, who plays protagonist Grace Ashcroft.
Resident Evil Requiem won four categories:
Capcom was named Studio of the Year. The studio also won Best Audio Design for Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Best Supporting Performer for Grace Saif, who portrayed Diana in Pragmata.
Meccha Chameleon won Best Multiplayer Game, Best Indie Game Self-Published, Streamers' Choice, and Developers' Choice. Dispatch won Best Storytelling and Best Soundtrack. Big Walk was named Critics' Choice winner. The Witcher 4 won Most Wanted Game.
The Golden Joystick Awards are decided primarily by public vote, with 22 of 25 categories chosen by gamers around the world. Streamers' choice, critics' choice and developers' choice are decided by critics. Capcom's seven total wins made it the biggest winner of the night.
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