PS Blog Game of the Year 2025 Winners Revealed

PlayStation players have spoken, and the PS Blog Game of the Year 2025 winners are official. This year, nearly 1.5 million votes were cast across 19 categories worldwide.

As always, the awards were decided entirely by the community. Therefore, every winner reflects direct player sentiment throughout 2025.

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Ghost of Yōtei Dominates the Awards

Unsurprisingly, Ghost of Yōtei emerged as the night’s biggest winner. Throughout multiple categories, Sucker Punch Productions’ title stood out consistently. Most notably, it won Best PS5 Game, securing the event’s top honour. In addition, the game claimed Best Graphical Showcase and Best Art Direction.

Moreover, Ghost of Yōtei also earned wins for Best Audio Design and Best Accessibility Features. As a result, it reinforced its reputation as a technical and creative showcase. Furthermore, the title dominated Best Use of DualSense, highlighting deep hardware integration. Altogether, Ghost of Yōtei defined PlayStation’s premium experience in 2025.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Excels in Storytelling

Meanwhile, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shined in narrative-driven categories. Most importantly, it secured Best Story, earning strong community praise. In addition, the game won Best Soundtrack, impressing players with its musical range.

Likewise, it also claimed Best Independent Game, capping off a strong showing. Notably, Clair Obscur placed Gold for Best PS5 Game as well. Consequently, it proved that emotional storytelling can rival blockbuster productions.

Battlefield 6 Leads Multiplayer Experiences

On the multiplayer front, Battlefield 6 claimed Best Multiplayer Experience. Once again, large-scale battles resonated strongly with PS5 players. At the same time, the game earned Silver for Best Audio Design.

Similarly, it secured Bronze for Best Use of DualSense. Taken together, these results highlight Battlefield 6’s technical polish. As such, it remained a staple for competitive players throughout the year.

Genshin Impact Takes Best Ongoing Game

In the live-service category, Genshin Impact claimed Best Ongoing Game. Despite launching years ago, the title continues to evolve consistently. Meanwhile, Honkai: Star Rail earned Bronze, finishing fourth overall. Therefore, HoYoverse achieved a rare double placement in the same category. As a result, both games reaffirmed their long-term appeal on PlayStation platforms.

Standout Winners Across Other Categories

Beyond the major awards, several titles also earned notable recognition. For example:

• Atsu (Ghost of Yōtei) won Best New Character

• Lies of P: Overture secured Best Expansion

• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds claimed Best Sports Game

• Alien: Rogue Incursion dominated Best PS VR2 Game

• Hollow Knight: Silksong won Best PS4 Game

Kojima Productions Named Studio of the Year

As voting totals were revealed, Kojima Productions earned Studio of the Year. This followed the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Furthermore, the studio’s global promotional tour boosted fan engagement. Meanwhile, Sandfall Interactive and Sucker Punch Productions followed closely behind.

Marvel’s Wolverine Tops Most Anticipated Game

Looking ahead, Marvel’s Wolverine won Most Anticipated Game of 2026 and Beyond. Although the race was close, player votes tipped the balance. Consequently, Resident Evil Requiem settled for Gold. Notably, this category recorded the highest number of write-in votes overall.

A Player-Driven Celebration of 2025

Ultimately, the PS Blog Game of the Year 2025 awards reflected player passion. From ongoing live-service titles to bold single-player adventures, variety thrived. With Ghost of Yōtei leading the charge and Genshin Impact enduring, PlayStation’s momentum now carries confidently into the years ahead. For more updates on the awards, follow their official X account.

PS Blog Game of the Year 2025 Full Winners