The Japan Game Awards recognize the year's most influential and groundbreaking games. This guide covers the event schedule, live streams, and major announcements.

Japan Game Awards 2025: Complete Overview

Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Division Broadcast Schedule

The Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Division will stream live on September 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM PT. Watch the broadcast on the official Tokyo Game Show YouTube channel or via the embedded player above. Convert to your local time using the schedule below:

Japan Game Awards 2025 Games of the Year Division Recap

The Japan Game Awards 2025 Games of the Year Division aired live on September 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM PT. The full presentation remains available for viewing on the official TGS YouTube channel or through the player above.

Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Division

The Future Division showcases the most anticipated upcoming games selected by Tokyo Game Show attendees. Winners for 2025 will be announced on Sunday, with this article updated accordingly.

Japan Game Awards 2025 Games of the Year Division

The Games of the Year Division celebrates exceptional titles released during the previous year. These awards recognize games that demonstrated innovation, achieved popularity, and left a lasting cultural impact.

2025 Games of the Year Division Winners

Nintendo Switch 2 Wins Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award

The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award honors hardware and initiatives that advance Japan's gaming industry, with the Nintendo Switch 2 receiving this year's recognition.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Claims Grand Award

Atlus's RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio earned the prestigious Grand Award as the year's most acclaimed title. The game captivated audiences with its inventive fantasy setting, rich character development, and refined gameplay systems.

Indika Receives Game Designers Award

The Game Designers Award, chosen by Japanese development professionals, recognizes creative innovation. Indika impressed with its unique narrative approach, surreal visual style, and experimental gameplay mechanics.

Award for Excellence Highlights Standout Titles

The Award for Excellence celebrates multiple exceptional games that demonstrate the creative diversity of the current gaming landscape. These winners represent the finest achievements across genres from RPGs to action adventures.

　⚫︎　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 Wins Breakthrough Award

Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received the Breakthrough Award, honoring new developers and games that make significant industry impact.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Earns Movement Award

The Movement Award recognizes cultural phenomena that transcend traditional gaming boundaries. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket received honors for successfully adapting the classic card game experience to mobile platforms.

PlayStation Store Honored with Special Award

The Special Award acknowledges services and initiatives that support the gaming ecosystem. Sony's PlayStation Store was recognized for its ongoing contribution to digital game distribution.