Today, PlayStation officially announced the selection results of the "2025 Game Awards". "Ghost of Mount Yotei" produced by Sucker Punch Studio became the biggest winner. At the same time, "Light and Shadow: Expedition 33" and "Death Stranding 2" also gained a lot.
The selection was voted on by PlayStation community users, with a total of 1.5 million players voting in 19 categories. The top four games with the most votes in each category will receive platinum, gold, silver and bronze awards representing 1st to 4th place respectively.
"Ghost of Mount Yotei" topped seven categories, earning a Platinum award. The game was recognized for its graphics, art direction, sound design, and accessibility features, and its character "Du" was also named Best New Character. In addition, the game won two Gold Awards, bringing its total to nine awards.
"Light and Shadow: Expedition 33" also performed well, winning a total of seven awards, including three platinum awards. It took top honors in three categories: Best Story, Best Soundtrack, and Best Independent Game.
Although "Death Stranding 2" did not win the platinum award, its overall results were still impressive. This game produced by Kojima Productions won a total of three gold awards and three silver awards, including the silver award for "Best PS5 Game of 2025". It’s worth mentioning that Kojima Productions itself won a Platinum Award as a development team.
The specific list of winners is as follows:
·Best New Character - Atsushi ("The Ghost of Mount Yotei")
·Best Drama - "Light and Shadow: Expedition 33"
·Best Graphic Performance - "The Soul of Mount Yotei"
·Best Art Direction - "The Soul of Mount Yotei"
·Best Sound Design - "The Soul of Mount Yotei"
·Best Original Score - "Light and Shadow: Expedition 33"
·Best Accessibility - "The Soul of Mount Yotei"
·The best use of DualSense controller - "The Soul of Mount Yotei"
·Best Rerelease (Remastered) Game - "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered"
·Best multiplayer experience - "Battlefield 6"
·Best Continuously Operating Game - "Genshin Impact"
·Best expansion content - "Pinocchio's Lie: Overture"
·Best Sports Game - "Sonic Racing: Crossover"
·Best Independent Game - "Light and Shadow: Expedition 33"
·Best PSVR2 Game - "Alien: Rogue Invasion"
·Best PS4 Game – “Hollow Knight: Silk Song”
·Best PS5 Game - "Soul of Mount Yotei"
·Studio of the Year – Hideo Kojima Studio
·The most anticipated game of 2026 and beyond – “Marvel Wolverine”