See the full list of winners from the Japan Game Awards 2025 as Metaphor: ReFantazio takes top prize

The winners of the “Japan Game Awards 2025” have been officially announced in a ceremony held by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA).

The top honor, the Grand Award, was given to the new role-playing game from Atlus, Metaphor: ReFantazio.

The fantasy RPG from the acclaimed development team behind the popular Persona series was praised for its deeply crafted gameplay and its bold new direction, shifting from the modern, “juvenile/school” setting of its predecessors to a full fantasy world.

The prestigious Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, which is given to a person or entity that has greatly contributed to the growth of the industry, was awarded to the Nintendo Switch 2.

The new console, which is the successor to the hugely popular Nintendo Switch, is expected to continue to drive the growth of the games industry.

Other major awards included the “Breakthrough Award” for a work with a creative or challenging new idea, which was won by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and the “Movement Award” for a title that had a major impact on the culture, which was won by the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.