Metaphor: ReFantazio Takes Home Top Honor at Japan Game Awards 2025
As the excitement for Tokyo Game Show 2025 builds, the Japan Game Awards have unveiled their highly anticipated winners. Organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA), this annual ceremony recognizes the best games released between April 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. This year, Atlus’s upcoming RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, emerged as the standout title, earning the coveted Grand Award.
The voting for this prestigious event kicked off back in June, with gamers and industry professionals casting their ballots for the year’s most impactful and innovative projects. The complete list of winners showcases a diverse range of achievements across the industry:
- Grand Award: Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award: Nintendo Switch 2
- Special Award for Significant Contribution to Business and the Japanese Game Industry: PlayStation Store
- Rookie Award (Breakthrough): Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Game Design Award: INDIKA
- Development Award: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
- Award for Outstanding Achievement:
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center
- Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
- Dynasty Warriors: Origin
- TokyoXtremeRacer
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
- Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
- Elden Ring: Nightreign
Metaphor: ReFantazio securing the Grand Award highlights its potential as one of the most anticipated RPGs of the coming year. Its dual recognition, also appearing in the Outstanding Achievement category, underscores the high expectations and early praise for the title. The inclusion of Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation Store for their industry contributions further illustrates the broad scope of these awards, celebrating not just individual games but also the platforms and services that drive the industry forward.
With these early accolades, many of the honored titles are likely to garner further recognition at various awards ceremonies over the next six months. For players, this list offers a clear indication of the high-quality games that have captivated audiences and critics alike, setting the stage for an exciting gaming season ahead.
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