The 44th Golden Joystick Awards have announced the nominees for several player-voted categories and opened voting. Ten titles are nominated for PC Game of the Year, with the winner to be revealed at the awards ceremony on November 11.
Nominees for PC Game of the Year include Big Walk, Red Desert, Escape from Tarkov, Fading Out, Super Chameleon, Meow Meow's Combination, Order of the Sinking Star, Star Wars: Zero Company, Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Valheim.
According to the nomination rules, games must typically be released between November 1, 2025, and September 25, 2026; however, titles may also be considered if judges can access pre-release versions before the deadline. Players can also vote in categories such as Best Storytelling, Best Multiplayer Game, Best Visual Design, Best Indie Game, and Best Self-Published Indie Game.
Voting for this round closes on October 23. The Ultimate Game of the Year category is not included in this batch; its nominees and voting will open on October 26.