Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia has announced the winners of the PlayStation Partner Awards 2025 for Japan and Asia. These awards highlight some of the most popular and impactful games released between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. This year’s list shows how strong the gaming scene has become in the region, with a good mix of major franchises, new ideas, and growing indie talent.
Here is the complete winners list for quick reference:
Grand Award
Top three titles developed in Japan/Asia with the highest worldwide sales.
- eFootball – Konami
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – Bandai Namco
- Marvel Rivals – NetEase Games
- Monster Hunter Wilds – Capcom
- Zenless Zone Zero – miHoYo
Partner Award
Top-ranked sales and noteworthy activity.
- Elden Ring Nightreign – FromSoftware / Bandai Namco
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – Konami
- Path of Exile II – Grinding Gear Games
- Silent Hill f – Konami
- Wuthering Waves – Kuro Games
Accessibility Award
Outstanding accessibility features.
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – SEGA
- Monster Hunter Wilds – Capcom
PlayStation Indies Award
Top independent titles from Japan and Asia.
- ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist – Binary Haze Interactive
- Nine Sols – Red Candle Games
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center – Hakaba Bunko / Shueisha Games
Users’ Choice Award
Based on hours played in Japan/Asia.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Sandfall / Kepler
- Dynasty Warriors: Origins – Omega Force / Koei Tecmo
- Monster Hunter Wilds – Capcom
- Silent Hill f – NeoBards / Konami
- Wuthering Waves – Kuro Games
This year’s list shows that action RPGs and fast-paced multiplayer games are still shaping the charts. Monster Hunter Wilds was the only title to appear in multiple categories. It shows Capcom’s strong grip on the Asian market and how the franchise continues to evolve withoutlosing its core fanbase.
Anime-driven games like Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and Zenless Zone Zero prove that character-focused action titles remain popular across age groups. Indie games also got good attention this year. Titles like Nine Sols and ENDER MAGNOLIA show how Asian indie developers are experimenting with new styles and storytelling..
