Sony has confirmed the return of the PlayStation Partner Awards, celebrating some of the biggest games across Japan and Asia, with fan voting now underway.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially announced that the PlayStation Partner Awards 2026 Japan Asia will take place on December 3, recognising some of the most successful and influential PlayStation games across the region.
The annual awards celebrate titles developed across Japan and Asia, recognising commercial success, accessibility, ongoing support and technical achievements on PlayStation platforms.
This year’s ceremony will feature several award categories, including the Grand Award, which recognises the three Japan and Asia-developed titles with the highest worldwide sales between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026.
The Partner Award will recognise other commercially successful titles from the region, while the Accessibility Award will celebrate games featuring outstanding accessibility options.
Additional categories include the Ongoing Game Award, recognising titles that continue to engage players through updates and events, and the PlayStation 5 Pro Integration Award, highlighting games that make particularly effective use of Sony’s upgraded console.
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Players’ Choice Award Features Some of 2026’s Biggest Games
Fan voting has also opened for the Players’ Choice Award, with 30 nominated titles selected based on total playtime across Japan and Asia during the eligibility period.
Among the nominees are 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, PRAGMATA, Battlefield 6, Nioh 3 and Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Other notable contenders include Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Beast of Reincarnation, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Digimon Story: Time Stranger and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
The Independent Creators’ Award will also be decided by players, with nominees including Coffee Talk Tokyo, Lumines Arise, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch and Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse.
Voting Closes November 6
Voting for both the Players’ Choice and Independent Creators’ awards is currently available across selected Asian territories, including Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and South Korea.
Voting will close on November 6 at 11:59 PM JST, with the winners set to be recognised during the December 3 ceremony.
While Australia isn’t included among the listed voting regions, the awards will still offer an interesting look at which PlayStation titles have resonated most strongly with players across Japan and Asia.
The PlayStation Partner Awards 2026 Japan Asia will take place on December 3, 2026, with further details and winners expected to be announced during the event.
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