Crimson Desert Enhanced Nominated for PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026
In a nutshell
- Crimson Desert Enhanced has been nominated for PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026.
- Voting is now open and will run until October 23, with winners set to be announced on November 11 in London, UK.
- The nominations come ahead of the game’s first DLC launch on October 16, which was recently revealed during Sony’s State of Play presentation.
Pearl Abyss has announced that Crimson Desert Enhanced has secured two nominations at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026, earning recognition in both the PC Game of the Year and Best Soundtrack categories.
Voting Now Open for Golden Joystick Awards 2026
Nominees across all categories were selected by a panel of gaming media and industry experts, while winners will ultimately be determined through online voting by players around the world. Voting is currently open through October 23, giving fans an opportunity to support the game in both categories. Winners will be announced on November 11 during the awards ceremony in London, United Kingdom.
The PC Game of the Year category recognizes titles that deliver exceptional gameplay experiences on PC, including technical performance and optimization. Meanwhile, the Best Soundtrack category honors games that create memorable and immersive experiences through their musical compositions.
First DLC Launches Next Month
The nominations arrive shortly after Pearl Abyss revealed that Crimson Desert Enhanced’s first DLC, Charting the Unknown, will launch on October 16. The announcement was made during Sony Interactive Entertainment’s State of Play presentation, coinciding with the start of global pre-orders for the expansion.
