Japan Game Awards 2026 Annual Works Category Voting Opens
The annual public vote determines which games advance to the selection committee for the Grand Prize and Excellence Awards, making it the primary mechanism for audience input into Japan's largest game awards.
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CESA opened general voting for the Japan Game Awards 2026 Annual Works Category on June 12, 2026. Eligible titles are those released in Japan between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. Voting runs through July 17. The 2025 Grand Prize winner was Metaphor: ReFantazio.
The Computer Entertainment Association (CESA) opened general voting for the Japan Game Awards 2026 Annual Works Category on June 12, 2026, in connection with Tokyo Game Show 2026. All titles released in Japan between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026 are eligible, covering home consoles, PCs, and smartphones. Overseas titles released domestically also qualify. Each voter may cast one ballot for one title via the official website or postcard. The voting period ends July 17 at 23:59. After the public vote, the selection committee will review entries and determine the Grand Prize and Excellence Awards. The 2025 Grand Prize winner was Metaphor: ReFantazio. Voters can enter a lottery for prizes including a PlayStation 5 Pro, Nintendo Switch 2, or Xbox Series X. The award ceremony is set for September 15, 2026 at Hulic Hall Tokyo.
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