Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins GOTY again at the DICE Awards

Sandfall Interactive's game continues awards season sweep with five awards, including Game of the Year, at the Las Vegas awards show

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive, won five awards at the DICE Awards in Las Vegas, including the prestigious Game of the Year award. The game also won Role-Playing Game of the Year and Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction, Art Direction, and Story. Sucker Punch's Ghost of Yōtei took home three awards, including Adventure Game of the Year and awards for character and music. Other winners included Blue Prince for indie game and game design, Hades 2 for Action Game of the Year, and Arc Raiders for Online Game of the Year.

Why it matters

The DICE Awards are considered one of the most prestigious awards in the gaming industry, often seen as the "Oscars" of video games. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's multiple wins, including the coveted Game of the Year award, solidifies its status as one of the top games of the year and continues its awards season sweep, putting it in position to potentially achieve a rare "Big Five" game of the year awards sweep.

The details

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won a total of five awards at the DICE Awards, including Game of the Year, Role-Playing Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction, Art Direction, and Story. Sucker Punch's Ghost of Yōtei won three awards, including Adventure Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Character for the heroine Atsu, and Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition. Other winners included Blue Prince for indie game and game design, Hades 2 for Action Game of the Year, and Arc Raiders for Online Game of the Year.

  • The DICE Awards ceremony took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

A role-playing game developed by Sandfall Interactive that has swept the major game of the year awards this season.

Sandfall Interactive

The game development studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Ghost of Yōtei

An adventure game developed by Sucker Punch that won several awards at the DICE Awards.

Sucker Punch

The game development studio behind Ghost of Yōtei.

Blue Prince

The winner of the indie game and game design awards at the DICE Awards.

Hades 2

The winner of the Action Game of the Year award at the DICE Awards.

Arc Raiders

The winner of the Online Game of the Year award at the DICE Awards.

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What’s next

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will look to complete its "Big Five" game of the year awards sweep at the BAFTA Games Awards in April 2026.

The takeaway

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's dominant performance at the DICE Awards, winning the prestigious Game of the Year award along with several other top honors, solidifies its status as one of the most acclaimed and awarded games of the year. This continued awards success puts the game in position to potentially achieve a rare "Big Five" sweep of the major game of the year awards.