Announcing the winners of Japan Game Awards 2025's "Future Department," featuring highly anticipated titles such as "Resident Evil Requiem" and "Onimusha 3" [TGS2025]
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/941/G094160/20250928035/
Editorial Department: Takashi Matsumoto | 2025/09/28 07:52 (UTC)
On the final day of the game event “Tokyo Game Show 2025” (TGS 2025), held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, the Computer Entertainment Supplier Association (CESA) announced the winners of the Future Category of the Japan Game Awards 2025.
The Future Category selects titles based on unannounced games showcased or revealed at TGS 2025. The selection process involves user voting during the event period—September 25 (Thursday) to September 27 (Saturday)—followed by evaluation by the Japan Game Awards Selection Committee. This allows insight into which games users are most excited about and eagerly awaiting release.
The selected titles include Sony Interactive Entertainment’s “Ghost of Yōtei,” Koei Tecmo Games’ “Nioh 3,” Capcom’s “Resident Evil Requiem,” Bandai Namco Entertainment’s “Digimon Story: Time Stranger,” and nine other games. For detailed information, please refer to the official release statement below.
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[Japan Game Awards 2025 – Future Category]
Eleven highly anticipated titles selected through public voting and review by the Selection Committee are announced!
The Computer Entertainment Supplier Association (CESA; President: Haruhiro Tsujimoto) is pleased to announce that eleven outstanding titles have been awarded in the Future Category of the Japan Game Awards 2025—the annual award recognizing games that best represent excellence throughout the year. The Future Category focuses on unreleased titles unveiled or exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2025, with public voting conducted from September 25 (Thursday) to September 27 (Saturday). From among these highly anticipated and well-supported titles, a final selection was made by the Japan Game Awards Selection Committee based on potential for future impact.
[List of Award Winners – Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Category]
You can view a recording of the Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Category announcement below:
URL: https://www.youtube.com/live/R2dIDuOHmug?si=Cmzc8kWXofEOcIha
■ Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Category Overview
Name: Japan Game Awards 2025 – Future Category
Organizer: General Incorporated Association of Computer Entertainment (CESA)
Supporting Organization: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Voting Period: September 25 (Thursday), 10:00 AM to September 27 (Saturday), 4:00 PM
Voting Method: Online voting (https://awards.cesa.or.jp/future)
[About Eligible Titles]
Unreleased titles revealed or exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2025, held from September 25 (Thursday) to September 28 (Sunday), are eligible for consideration—including video presentations and hardware displays.
※ Unreleased titles announced within official exhibition program segments also qualify.
※ Voting will be accepted until 4:00 PM on September 27 (Saturday). Titles announced after the voting deadline will not be included in the selection.