Just before the start of the Tokyo Game Show, the Japan Game Awards 2025 took place today, with Nintendo Switch 2 picking up a win. Note that winners were largely based on games released between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.
While things were a bit quiet for Nintendo specifically, Switch 2 did earn the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award. Third-party Nintendo Switch titles are represented here as well.
The full list of winners for the 2025 Japan Game Awards are as follows:
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
Breakthrough Award
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Movement Award
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket
Game Designers Award
Indika (Cocoon and No Case Should Remain Unsolved honorable mentions)
Special Award
Award for Excellence
Metaphor: ReFantazioUrban Myth Dissolution CenterRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the SevenDragon Quest 3 HD-2D RemakeDynasty Warriors OriginsMonster Hunter WildsTokyo Xtreme RacerLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiThe Hundred Line: Last Defense AcademyFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals TimeElden Ring Nightreign
Grand Award
If you’re curious as to how things panned out for the 2024 winners, we’ve got the full list here. Let us know what you make of this year’s results below.
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