Resident Evil Requiem wins big at the Golden Joystick Awards

The video game Resident Evil Requiem won the top prize at the annual Golden Joystick Awards on Wednesday. BBC News, Push Square, and Insider Gaming reported that the survival horror title was named ultimate game of the year. Polygon noted that the event was the 44th annual edition of the awards show. [1][2][5][7]

BBC News reported that Resident Evil Requiem also won console game of the year, best game trailer, and best lead performer for actor Angela Sant'Albano. The outlet stated that developer Capcom earned the studio of the year award, while also receiving recognition for other titles including Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Pragmata. [1]

Resident Evil Requiem was released in February 2026 as the ninth main game in Capcom's survival horror series. The game features FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, who investigates a series of mysterious deaths alongside federal agent Leon S. Kennedy. The release coincides with the 30th anniversary of the franchise. [1][8]

The Golden Joystick Awards were launched in 1983 and are voted for online by fans worldwide. Polygon described the ceremony as the first major awards show of the year, which acts as an early indicator for the game of the year race. [2][9]