Rebirth’ claimed four gongs–and the incredible indie hit ‘Balatro’ picked up two–but the public favored ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ for GOTY.

Wukong developer Game Science still has "some surprises" up its sleeve, indicating that all shall be revealed before the end of the year. Speculation is split on whether this might mean the inevitable Xbox release (obviously less relevant to our target audience) or the announcement of an expansion or DLC.

After a big 2024 and a GOTY nomination, Black Myth: Wukong developers Game Science have just teased “surprises” on the way for their breakout title.

Balatro is the first indie title to win the Ultimate Game of the Year award without the backing of a major publisher in the history of the Golden Joystick Awards. Created by a solo developer known as LocalThunk, the card game Balatro - named after the Latin word for jester or buffoon - is one of the year's biggest success stories.

Game Science has the chance to break a Game of The Year Curse if Black Myth: Wukong ends up winning the award next month.

Wukong is easily one of the biggest games of 2024, but its mixed critical consensus makes it a strange GOTY nominee.

Of the six games nominated for 2024 Game of the Year, Black Myth: Wukong garners attention as a standout choice, but not for the right reasons.

Wukong turned out to be one of the surprise hits of the year, and the action-adventure game is currently racking up awards. During an acceptance speech for one of those trophies, the cofounder of the studio behind the game said fans can expect a new surprise next month.

Game Science’s action epic triumphs in public vote

Wukong has teased “some surprises” for later this year. Accepting the Game of the Year award via video message at the Golden Joysticks, Game Science co-founder Feng Ji encouraged people who have yet to buy the smash hit action game to now do so.