Resident Evil Requiem secured four awards at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026 on Wednesday, November 11, including the top prize of Ultimate Game of the Year, as reported by coil.
Capcom’s horror title claimed 17% of the public vote in a tight race against 12 other nominees, according to Gamebrott.com. Phantom Blade Zero followed closely with 16% of the vote, while Crimson Desert took 15%.
The win marks the first major Game of the Year accolade of the 2026 awards season. The game has already surpassed 7 juta kopi copies sold, generating more than $200 juta in revenue, Gamebrott.com reported.
Capcom and winners list
Alongside the main title, Resident Evil Requiem won Console Game of the Year, Best Game Trailer for its “Evil Has Always Had a Name” video, and Best Lead Performer for Angela Sant’Albano’s portrayal of Grace Ashcroft, as noted by Gamebrott.com. Capcom itself was named Studio of the Year.
Other major category winners included Crimson Desert for PC Game of the Year, Dispatch for Best Storytelling and Best Soundtrack, and The Witcher 4 for Most Wanted Game, according to the complete winners list provided by KoKang Gaming.
Meccha Chameleon matched Resident Evil Requiem’s four-win haul, capturing Multiplayer, Indie Self-Published, Streamer’s Choice, and Developer’s Choice awards, Gamebrott.com reported.
Gamers worldwide drive voting results
Unlike award ceremonies decided entirely by panels of judges, the Golden Joystick Awards rely on online voting by gamers worldwide through Games Radar, according to coil and KoKang Gaming. That public voting process resulted in razor-thin margins between the top contenders.
The return of iconic character Leon S. Kennedy played a major role in driving community support for the title, Gamebrott.com noted.
Golden Joystick Awards 2026 winners
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Game of the Year | Resident Evil Requiem |
| Console Game of the Year | Resident Evil Requiem |
| PC Game of the Year | Crimson Desert |
| Studio of the Year | Capcom |
| Most Wanted Game | The Witcher 4 |
| Best Storytelling | Dispatch |
Awards season implications
Resident Evil Requiem’s win at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards confirms its position as a strong contender for an award at The Game Awards 2026. Capcom has not yet announced whether additional downloadable content or expansions are planned for the award-winning title.
“Resident Evil Requiem was officially named Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards,” Gamebrott.com reported.
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