2026 Golden Joystick Awards Shortlist Announced, Including PC Game of the Year, Voting Now Open

The shortlist for the 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards has been announced, including 10 nominees for PC Game of the Year such as Big Walk, Crimson Desert, Escape from Tarkov, and Valheim. To qualify, games had to be released between November 1, 2025, and September 25, 2026. Voting closes on October 23, and winners will be revealed at a ceremony on November 11.