Every winner from the PlayStation Partner Awards 2025 – all categories

Sony Interactive Entertainment held the PlayStation Partner Awards Japan/Asia on December 3 to recognize standout PlayStation 5 titles created in Japan and across Asia. The 2025 edition reinstated the Users’ Choice, Partner and Grand Awards, and added the brand-new PlayStation Indies Award alongside the Accessibility Award. Honorees were acknowledged by SIE leadership, including President and Chief Executive Officer Hideaki Nishino and Senior Vice Presidents Pete Royea, Kiichiro Urata, and Phil Rosenberg. Below is the full breakdown of winners, criteria and select developer comments.

Grand Award – top five by worldwide sales

The Grand Award recognizes the top five titles developed in Japan/Asia with the highest worldwide sales between October 2024 and September 2025. Sales include physical copies and digital purchases via PlayStation Store, including additional content and in‑game currency.

Developer notes – Selected messages to players:

“We are truly honored to receive this distinguished award. As the first new installment in the series in 17 years, this title was made possible thanks to the incredible support of our many fans.” — DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Team

“We are deeply honored to receive the prestigious GRAND AWARD… the series is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.” — Junichi Taya, General Producer, eFootball (Konami)

“We are truly honored that Marvel Rivals has received this recognition… Moving forward, we will strive to deliver even richer content.” — Weicong Wu, Lead Producer, NetEase Games

“Our entire team is truly honored to receive both the GRAND AWARD and the ACCESSIBILITY AWARD, as well as a nomination for the USERS’ CHOICE AWARD.” — Ryozo Tsujimoto (Producer) and Yuya Tokuda (Director), Capcom

“We are deeply honored that Zenless Zone Zero has received the GRAND AWARD… This award is both a testament to and recognition of the journey we’ve shared together.” — Zhenyu Li, Producer, HoYoverse

Partner Award – commercial standouts from Japan/Asia

The Partner Award honors titles developed in the region that achieved top‑ranked worldwide sales between October 2024 and September 2025 and delivered notable commercial results. SIE’s internal indicators, including player numbers, are factored into nominations.

• Elden Ring Nightreign – FromSoftware, Inc. / Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater – Konami
• Path of Exile II – Grinding Gear Games
• Silent Hill f – Konami
• Wuthering Waves – Kuro Games

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Accessibility Award – notable accessible design

This category highlights 2025 releases from Japan/Asia studios distinguished by robust accessibility options – from alternative control schemes to colorblind modes and audio description.

• Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Sega
• Monster Hunter Wilds – Capcom

PlayStation Indies Award – inaugural recognition

New for 2025, the Indies Award recognizes the variety and creativity of independent studios across Japan and Asia. A shortlist of 12 indie titles was curated and then voted on by PlayStation players. SIE’s Indies team described the debut as a tribute to the community’s appetite for inventive experiences.

• Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist – Binary Haze Interactive
• Nine Sols – Red Candle Games
• Urban Myth Dissolution Center – Shueisha Games

Users’ Choice Award – player‑voted top five

Selected by user votes in the Japan/Asia region, this award recognizes five titles released between October 2024 and September 2025. The ballot was drawn from the top 30 games by total playtime.

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Kepler Interactive
• Dynasty Warriors: Origins – Koei Tecmo
• Monster Hunter Wilds – Capcom
• Silent Hill f – Konami
• Wuthering Waves – Kuro Games

Methodology notes

Sales accounting – Calculations include physical copies and digital sales through PlayStation Store, as well as purchases of additional content and in‑game currency. For the Partner Award, SIE’s own indicators (such as player numbers) were considered during selection. Listed publishers reflect the Japanese PlayStation Store.

Why this lineup matters

From blockbuster action to inventive indies, the 2025 results underscore how Japan and Asia continue to drive PlayStation’s most‑played and best‑selling games. Whether you track competitive titles, action RPGs or accessibility advances, the winners highlight where players spent their time – and where ambitious updates are likely to land next.