Tides of Annihilation Lands Golden Joystick Nomination, Faces God of War Showdown

Eclipse Glow Games' knightly action-adventure Tides of Annihilation has been nominated for Most Wanted Game at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards, and the studio is rallying fans to vote before October 23.

Well, this is a fun one. Tides of Annihilation, the knight-flavored action-adventure from Eclipse Glow Games, has officially snagged a nomination at the 2026 Golden Joystick Awards — and it's up for Most Wanted Game.

If you haven't been keeping tabs on this one, here's the quick rundown. Tides of Annihilation is built in Unreal Engine 5 and mixes knightly fantasy with a world that's been turned upside down. The setup? The real world gets invaded by another dimension, and you play as Gwendolyn, a survivor trying to stay alive in the aftermath while digging into what's actually behind the invasion.

The official account broke the news today, and the team sounds genuinely thrilled. Getting nominated alongside so many other strong games is a big deal, and they made a point of saying how happy they are to be in the mix.

The studio also teased what players can expect: following Gwendolyn through a London that's been reshaped by mythological forces. That's a pretty juicy image — familiar streets twisted into something strange and dangerous.

And yes, they're asking for your vote. The voting window closes on October 23, so if this is your kind of thing, you've got a limited window to make it count.

One more thing: the tweet leaned into the game's knightly vibe, joking that the Knights of the Round Table have already set their sights on that golden honor. Cheeky, but it fits the theme.

Tides of Annihilation is headed to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. With a Golden Joystick nod under its belt and a showdown against heavy hitters like God of War, the hype train is clearly picking up speed.

So, are you planning to throw your vote behind Tides of Annihilation, or does another nominee have your heart this year? Let us know in the comments.