The Tokyo Game Show 2024 (TGS 2024), Japan's largest game festival, opened on Thursday, September 26, 2024, but time is flying by and today, Sunday, September 29, 2024, marks the final day of the event. Time seems to flow several times faster than usual for such an enjoyable event. Although I am feeling a bit more sad, TGS 2024 is still underway, and because it is the last day of the event, it is still very exciting! One of the most popular events at TGS is the " Japan Game Awards " presentation ceremony, which is just as important as the booth exhibits. On the first day, Thursday, September 26, 2024, the " Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award ", " Game of theYear " and " Game Designers Award " were announced, and on the last day, Sunday, September 29, 2024, the " Future Division " was announced. On the final day, September 29, 2024 (Sunday), the "Future Division" was announced. We would like to introduce the winners of the "Future Division" in this issue.
In the "Future Division," ten highly anticipated games won awards!
The "Future Division" of the Japan Game Awards is open to all unreleased titles exhibited at TGS 2024. Of the 378 titles that were voted for, 10 were selected for the 2024 "Future Division" as titles that are particularly anticipated for future releases. We are sure that those who voted are very curious to see if the title they voted for won, so please check out the award-winning titles with great excitement and excitement!
Ark Knights: End Field
Company name
GRYPHILINE
Platforms
PS5, iOS, Android, PC
Release Date
Undecided
GENSO SUIKODEN I&II HD Remaster: The Crest War of the Gates / Dunan Unification War
Company name
Konami Digital Entertainment Co.
Platforms
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox ONE, Steam
Release Date
March 6, 2025 (Thursday)
Price
5,500 yen (including tax)
Shin-Sangoku Musou ORIGINS
Company name
Koei Tecmo Games Co.
Platform
PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
Release Date
January 17, 2025 (Friday)
Price
Normal Edition: 9,680 yen (including tax) TREASURE BOX: 17,680 yen (including tax) *Goods only: 8,000 yen (including tax)
Dragon Quest III: And to the Legend...
Company name
Square Enix Co.
Platform
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Microsoft Store on Windows
Release Date
November 14, 2024 (Thursday)
Price
Normal Edition: 7,678 yen (tax included) *Various editions available
Persona 5: The Phantom X
Company name
SEGA Corporation / Atlus Co.
Platform
iOS, Android, PC (Google Play Games, Steam)
Distribution Date
Undecided
Metaphor: Refantaggio
Company name
Atlus, Inc.
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Steam
Release Date
October 11, 2024 (Friday)
Price
Normal Edition: 9,878 yen (tax included) *Various editions available
Monster Hunter Wilds
Company name
Capcom Co.
Platform
PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
Release Date
February 28, 2025 (Friday)
Price
Normal Edition: 9,900 yen (tax included) *Various editions available
Yakuza8 Gaiden Pirates in Hawaii
Company name
SEGA Corporation
Platforms
PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Steam
Release Date
February 28, 2025 (Friday)
Price
Normal Edition: 6,930 yen (tax included) *Various editions available
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Company name
Level-5 Co.
Platform
Nintendo Switch
Release Date
Scheduled for 2025
Price
Undecided
Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven
Company name
Square Enix Co.
Platform
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Steam
Release Date
October 24, 2024 (Friday)
Price
Packaged edition 6,820 yen (tax included) *Various editions available
There is also a title that will be released soon!
We have introduced the 10 games that won the "Future Division" of the Japan Game Awards 2024. All of the titles introduced here have attracted a lot of attention, and I think the lineup is very convincing.
Among them, " Metaphor: Refantaggio " and " Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven " will be released next month, and I think they have amplified the fans' desire to " play them as soon as possible! I think this has amplified the feeling that fans have of "I can't wait to play it! Many other titles are also scheduled for release next year, and I feel that many fans strongly wanted to actually play them.
If there are titles that you have never heard of before because they were announced as "Future Division" award winners, why not take this opportunity to dive into the world of new games? Some titles are currently available for pre-order, so you may want to make your reservations, play the previous titles, look back at the stories, and wait for the release of the new titles! For more information about the Japan Game Awards 2024, check the official Japan Game Awards website. Also, for more information on the award-winning titles, please check each title's official website.