The PlayStation Blog has unveiled the winners of its highly anticipated Game of the Year Awards for 2025, determined entirely by player votes. With nearly 1.5 million votes cast across 19 categories, fans decided which titles, characters, soundtracks, and studios shone brightest this year.
Ghost of Yōtei emerged as the undisputed champion, securing a staggering six Platinum trophies and dominating categories like Best PS5 Game, Best Graphical Showcase, and Best Art Direction. Sucker Punch Productions' sequel to Ghost of Tsushima was praised for its stunning visuals, immersive DualSense features, and captivating story set in a new feudal Japan.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 also impressed, claiming three Platinum wins including Best Story and Best Soundtrack, thanks to its emotional narrative and orchestral score by Lorien Testard.
Below is the complete winners list, with Platinum (1st), Gold (2nd), Silver (3rd), and Bronze (4th) trophies for each category.
Full Awards Breakdown
| Category | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best New Character | Atsu (Ghost of Yōtei) | Hornet (Hollow Knight: Silksong) | Maelle (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) | Hinako (Silent Hill f) |
| Best Story | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Ghost of Yōtei | Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | Silent Hill f |
| Best Graphical Showcase | Ghost of Yōtei | Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | Battlefield 6 | Arc Raiders |
| Best Art Direction | Ghost of Yōtei | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Hollow Knight: Silksong | Silent Hill f |
| Best Audio Design | Ghost of Yōtei | Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | Battlefield 6 | Hollow Knight: Silksong |
| Best Soundtrack | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Ghost of Yōtei | Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | Hollow Knight: Silksong |
| Best Accessibility Features | Ghost of Yōtei | Battlefield 6 | Assassin’s Creed Shadows | Split Fiction |
| Best Use of DualSense | Ghost of Yōtei | Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Battlefield 6 |
| Best Rerelease (Remaster) | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered | Days Gone Remastered | Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered | Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles |
| Best Multiplayer Experience | Battlefield 6 | Arc Raiders | Marvel Rivals | Split Fiction |
| Best Ongoing Game | Genshin Impact | Marvel Rivals | Fortnite | Honkai: Star Rail |
| Best Expansion | Lies of P: Overture | Helldivers 2: Heart of Democracy | Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – The Order of Giants |
| Best Sports Game | Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | Forza Horizon 5 | EA Sports FC 26 | Rematch |
| Best Independent Game | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Hollow Knight: Silksong | Dispatch | Ready or Not |
| Best PS VR2 Game | Alien: Rogue Incursion | Hitman World of Assassination | The Midnight Walk | Zombie Army VR |
| Best PS4 Game | Hollow Knight: Silksong | Elden Ring Nightreign | Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 |
| Best PS5 Game | Ghost of Yōtei | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | Arc Raiders |
| Studio of the Year | Kojima Productions | Sandfall Interactive | Sucker Punch Productions | Team Cherry |
| Most Anticipated Game of 2026 and Beyond | Marvel’s Wolverine | Resident Evil Requiem | 007 First Light | LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight |
Standout Moments
- Kojima Productions took Studio of the Year for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, celebrated for its narrative depth and global tour.
- Hollow Knight: Silksong impressed across platforms, winning Best PS4 Game and multiple medals elsewhere.
- VR fans rejoiced with Alien: Rogue Incursion claiming Best PS VR2 Game.