PlayStation Partner Awards 2026 Set for December 3 With Three New Categories
Sony Interactive Entertainment opens user voting for the Players' Choice Award and the Independent Creators Award, closing November 6 at 23:59.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on October 29 that PlayStation Partner Awards 2026 Japan Asia will be held on December 3. The ceremony will be the 32nd edition of the awards, according to news.denfaminicogamer.jp.
Awards are based on sales recorded from October 2025 through September 2026. This year the program adds three new categories, bringing the total to seven: the Ongoing Game Award, the Independent Creators Award and the PS5 Pro Integration Award.
User voting for the Players' Choice Award and the Independent Creators Award opened on October 29 and runs until November 6 at 23:59. Voters will receive a special avatar at a later date.
Background
The PlayStation Partner Awards began in 1995, the year after the original PlayStation launched in 1994, under the name PlayStation Awards. The Accessibility Award was also part of last year's edition.
Quick answers
When will PlayStation Partner Awards 2026 Japan Asia be held?
The ceremony is scheduled for December 3, 2026.
How can I vote in the Players' Choice Award?
User voting opened on October 29 and closes on November 6 at 23:59. Voters will receive a special avatar later.
What are the new award categories this year?
The Ongoing Game Award, the Independent Creators Award and the PS5 Pro Integration Award, bringing the total to seven categories.