Resident Evil Requiem Was Just Named the Ultimate Game of the Year

The 44th Annual Golden Joystick Awards announced Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem as the Ultimate Game of the Year winner for 2026. Resident Evil Requiem is the latest entry in the legendary survival horror franchise and was widely praised by critics and audiences alike for its stunning visuals, intense horror sections, action-packed sequences, and dual protagonists Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy. While 2026 still has a number of gaming releases scheduled, including the impending juggernaut Grand Theft Auto 6, the voting cutoff date for the Golden Joysticks has played into Requiem's favor and granted it a major award show victory.