Everything to Know About 2025 Japan Game Awards

The Japan Game Awards honor the year's most influential and creative games. Learn more about the event schedule, key dates, and expected announcements here.

Everything We Know About Japan Game Awards 2025

Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Division Will Broadcast on September 28, 2025

Watch the Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Division live on September 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM PT. You can follow the stream via the official Tokyo Game Show YouTube channel or watch it directly above. Use the schedule below to check the timing for your region:

Japan Game Awards 2025 Games of the Year Division Aired Live on September 23, 2025

The Japan Game Awards 2025 Games of the Year Division streamed live on September 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM PT.

Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Division

Each year, the Future Division showcases the most anticipated upcoming games, selected by Tokyo Game Show visitors and players. This year's winners will be revealed on Sunday, and we will update this guide once they are announced.

Japan Game Awards 2025 Games of the Year Division

The Games of the Year Division celebrates standout releases from the previous year. These awards highlight titles known for their innovation, widespread appeal, and lasting legacy.

Games of the Year Division 2025 Winners

Nintendo Switch 2 Receives the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award

The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award is given to hardware or initiatives that help grow Japan’s gaming industry. This year’s recipient was the Nintendo Switch 2.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Takes Home the Grand Award

Atlus's RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio won the top prize of the night, the Grand Award, positioning it as the year’s most acclaimed release. Praised for its imaginative world, emotional character development, and refined play mechanics, it won over both critics and players alike.

Indika Wins the Game Designers Award

The Game Designers Award is given to games that redefine creativity, based on votes from Japanese developers. This year, Indika stood out for its daring story, dreamlike visuals, and inventive mechanics that broaden narrative possibilities in gaming.

Award for Excellence Celebrates Standout Hits

The Award for Excellence is presented to several remarkable games that reflect the diversity and originality seen this year. From adventures and remakes to action sagas and narrative experiments, these winners represent the highlights of 2025.

　⚫︎　Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
　⚫︎　Dynasty Warriors Origin
　⚫︎　Elden Ring Nightreign
　⚫︎　Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
　⚫︎　Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
　⚫︎　Metaphor: ReFantazio
　⚫︎　Monster Hunter Wilds
　⚫︎　Romancing SaGa 2
　⚫︎　The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy
　⚫︎　Tokyo Xtreme Racer
　⚫︎　Urban Myth Dissolution Center

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Receives the Breakthrough Award

Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 earned the Breakthrough Award, given to new studios or titles making a major industry splash.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Awarded the Movement Award

The Movement Award honors culturally influential experiences that go beyond gaming. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket received this award for translating the iconic appeal of Pokémon cards to mobile platforms.

PlayStation Store Honored with the Special Award

The Special Award is given to services or initiatives that support the gaming ecosystem. Sony’s PlayStation Store was selected for its continued influence on the digital marketplace.