In a nutshell
- The Witcher 4 won Most Wanted Game at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered took home the award for Best Remaster / Remake.
- CD PROJEKT RED representatives Małgorzata Mitręga and Jakub Kutrzuba accepted the awards on behalf of the studio.
CD PROJEKT RED has announced a double triumph at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards, with two titles from The Witcher franchise taking home top honors at one of gaming’s most prestigious award shows.
Held in London, United Kingdom, the Golden Joystick Awards is recognized as the world’s largest publicly voted video game award ceremony.
The Witcher 4 Wins Most Wanted Game
Leading the celebrations was The Witcher 4, which secured the Most Wanted Game award. The upcoming title marks the beginning of a new saga for the acclaimed fantasy RPG franchise and will see players step into the role of Ciri as she embarks on a journey through a brutal dark fantasy world.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Claims Best Remaster / Remake
Meanwhile, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered earned the award for Best Remaster / Remake.
Released as a free upgrade for existing players in September, the remastered edition modernizes the genre-defining RPG with numerous enhancements to visuals, performance, gameplay systems, and overall presentation. The updated version allows both returning fans and newcomers to experience Geralt’s legendary adventure with a host of technical improvements.
