23 Daily — According to gamesradar.com, the acclaimed RPG "The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past" has once again won a Golden Joystick Award, further cementing its position in the RPG market. The recently released remaster secured the Best Remake/Remaster award at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards, surpassing stiff competition from several notable titles.

Multiple Golden Joystick Awards for The Witcher 3

Originally launched in 2015, The Witcher 3 had already earned significant recognition before its release, winning the Golden Joystick's Most Wanted category twice in 2013 and 2014. Upon release, it captured awards including Best Storytelling, Best Visual Design, Best Gaming Moment (notably for the Bloody Baron quest), and Ultimate Game of the Year.

Expansion and Studio Accolades Build Competitive Lead

The 2016 "Blood and Wine" expansion also garnered awards for Best Storytelling and Best Visual Design, with Doug Cockle winning Best Gaming Performance for his role as Geralt. To date, The Witcher 3 has accumulated ten Golden Joystick Awards, and including the Studio of the Year awards received by CD Projekt Red in 2015 and 2016, the total rises to twelve, establishing a clear lead in the RPG genre.

Competition and Future Prospects

Compared to rivals Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Witcher 3 holds a higher total of Golden Joystick wins. Notably, Baldur's Gate 3 set a record in 2023 by winning seven awards in a single night, matched by Clair Obscur last year. Looking ahead, The Witcher 3's upcoming "Songs of the Past" expansion, slated for release next year, may well add to this tally given CD Projekt Red's strong track record.

Editor's take: Expanding Opportunities in the RPG Market

The Witcher 3's sustained success at the Golden Joystick Awards highlights its quality and brand strength, reflecting high global demand for quality RPG content. For entrepreneurs, this underscores the importance of deepening content quality and continuously managing established IPs. Strategies involving remasters and expansions to prolong a product’s lifecycle also present valuable lessons. Validation can be pursued by monitoring market reception and award gains following remasters or expansions, assessing player and industry acceptance, and overall brand longevity.