Pearl Abyss announced today that its open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert Enhanced has been nominated in two categories at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026: PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack.
Established in 1983, the Golden Joystick Awards is one of the longest-running video game awards in the world and celebrates its 44th edition this year. Nominees in each category are selected by a panel of gaming media and industry experts, with winners determined through online voting by players worldwide.
PC Game of the Year recognises titles that deliver an outstanding gameplay experience on PC, including technical performance and optimization, while Best Soundtrack honors games that create memorable and immersive experiences through their music.
Voting is now open on the official Golden Joystick Awards website through October 23. Winners will be announced on November 11(local time) in London, United Kingdom.
Mick gave Crimson Desert some very high praise earlier this year in his review, and I’ve no doubt it’ll crop up in one or more of our own Game of the Year categories when we record our pods in a few months time!
Crimson Desert Extended is out now on PC, PS5 and XBOX.
