Japan’s largest gaming festival, "Tokyo Game Show 2024 (hereinafter, TGS2024)", kicked off on Thursday, September 26, 2024, and today, Sunday, September 29, marks its final day.
Fun events always seem to make time fly by several times faster than usual, don’t they?
Although there’s already a tinge of sadness, TGS2024 is still underway, showing the unique excitement of its final day!
And among the many highlights of TGS, one of the most anticipated events alongside the exhibition booths is the award ceremony of the "Japan Game Awards."
On the first day, Thursday, September 26, 2024, the "Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award", the "Game of the Year Division", and the "Game Designers Award" were announced. On the final day, Sunday, September 29, 2024, the "Future Division" winners were revealed.
Here, we’ll introduce the award-winning titles from the “Future Division.”
TGS2024 Japan Game Awards 2024 "Games of the Year Division" Award Winners Announced! New Award Categories Debuted This Year!
10 anticipated titles win in the “Future Division”!
The Japan Game Awards “Future Division” calls for votes on all unreleased titles exhibited at TGS2024.
In 2024, out of 378 titles that received votes, 10 titles were selected as the most highly anticipated upcoming releases.
For those who cast their votes, you must be curious to see if your chosen game made it—so check the winners with excitement and anticipation!
Arknights: Endfield
| Developer | GRYPHILINE |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5, iOS, Android, PC |
| Release Date | TBD |
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune War / Dunan Unification War
| Developer | KONAMI Digital Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox ONE, Steam |
| Release Date | Thursday, March 6, 2025 |
| Price | 5,500 yen (tax included) |
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
| Developer | KOEI TECMO GAMES |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| Release Date | Friday, January 17, 2025 |
| Price | Standard Edition: 9,680 yen (tax included) TREASURE BOX: 17,680 yen (tax included) Merchandise Only: 8,000 yen (tax included) |
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
| Developer | SQUARE ENIX |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Microsoft Store on Windows |
| Release Date | Thursday, November 14, 2024 |
| Price | Standard Edition: 7,678 yen (tax included) *Various editions available |
Persona 5: The Phantom X
| Developer | SEGA / ATLUS |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android, PC (Google Play Games, Steam) |
| Release Date | TBD |
Metaphor: ReFantazio
| Developer | ATLUS |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam |
| Release Date | Friday, October 11, 2024 |
| Price | Standard Edition: 9,878 yen (tax included) *Various editions available |
Monster Hunter Wilds
| Developer | CAPCOM |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| Release Date | Friday, February 28, 2025 |
| Price | Standard Edition: 9,900 yen (tax included) *Various editions available |
Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii
| Developer | SEGA |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Steam |
| Release Date | Friday, February 28, 2025 |
| Price | Standard Edition: 6,930 yen (tax included) *Various editions available |
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
| Developer | LEVEL-5 |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch |
| Release Date | Planned for 2025 |
| Price | TBD |
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
| Developer | SQUARE ENIX |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam |
| Release Date | Friday, October 24, 2024 |
| Price | Package Edition: 6,820 yen (tax included) *Various editions available |
Some titles are releasing soon!
We introduced the 10 winners of the Japan Game Awards 2024 “Future Division.”
Did the title you voted for make the list?
All of the selected games have drawn a lot of attention, making for a lineup that feels more than justified.
Among them, "Metaphor: ReFantazio" and "Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven" are set to launch next month, surely amplifying fans’ excitement and desire to play them as soon as possible.
Several other titles are scheduled for release next year, which no doubt made many fans eager to finally get their hands on them.
Even if you just discovered a title through its announcement as a “Future Division” winner, why not take this opportunity to dive into a brand-new world of gaming?
With pre-orders now open for some titles, you might want to place your reservation, replay previous entries, or revisit the story while you wait for release day.
For more details on the Japan Game Awards 2024, check the official Japan Game Awards website.
Details for each award-winning title can also be found on their respective official websites.
＜日本ゲーム大賞2024「フューチャー部門」全受賞作品決定＞
東京ゲームショウに出展・展示される未発売作品の中から、今後の発売が期待される作品として全10作品を受賞作品に選考！
詳細はこちら→ https://t.co/UYb1EzM4pd#日本ゲーム大賞— 日本ゲーム大賞 運営事務局 (@JGA_official_JP) September 29, 2024
