To say Ghost of Yotei "swept" this year's PlayStation Blog Game of the Year awards would be an understatement.
Following the reveal of the winners, the title didn't just take home the heavy-hitting "PS5 Game of the Year" trophy; it also cleaned house across technical and design categories, snagging Best Art Direction, Best Graphics, Best Audio, Best Accessibility Innovation, and Best Use of DualSense. Perhaps most telling is that the protagonist, Atsu, was voted "Best New Character." That win suggests she’s more than just a plot device—she clearly resonated with players in a way that stuck.
If Ghost of Yotei represents the pinnacle of first-party polish and execution, the other heavyweight on the list is this year’s TGA Game of the Year winner: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It put up a strong fight in the PS Blog polls as well, securing Best Story, Best Soundtrack, and Best Independent Game. From its narrative to its score, it clearly carved out a different lane—one that prioritises mood, pacing, and emotional immersion over sheer scale. Seeing a title like this recognised across so many other award bodies is genuinely refreshing.
On the live-service front, Genshin Impact took the crown again. It’s a result that probably won't shock anyone. After years of updates, it has transitioned from a "new release" into a daily lifestyle game for many. Between the pacing of content, event density, and community activity, it’s hard to deny the effort put into its long-term operations, regardless of how polarising the game can be.
The rest of the field was equally competitive. Hollow Knight: Silksong claimed Best PS4 Game, Kojima Productions was named Studio of the Year, and Marvel’s Wolverine took the spot for Most Anticipated Game of 2026 and Beyond. Looking at these names together, you can start to see the outline of what PlayStation’s lineup will look like over the next year or two.
Here is the complete list of winners for the PlayStation Blog Game of the Year Awards:
- PS5 Game of the Year: Ghost of Yotei
- PS4 Game of the Year: Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Best PS VR2 Game: Alien: Rogue Incursion
- Best Independent Game: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Sports Game: Sonic Racing: Cross Worlds
- Best Expansion: Lies of P: Overture
- Best Ongoing Game: Genshin Impact
- Best Multiplayer Experience: Battlefield 6
- Best Remake/Remaster: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake
- Best Use of DualSense Controller: Ghost of Yotei
- Best Accessibility Innovation: Ghost of Yotei
- Best Soundtrack: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best Audio Design: Ghost of Yotei
- Best Art Direction: Ghost of Yotei
- Best Graphics: Ghost of Yotei
- Best Story: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Best New Character: Atsu (Ghost of Yotei)
- Studio of the Year: Kojima Productions
- Most Anticipated Game of 2026 and Beyond: Marvel’s Wolverine
What’s your take on the list?
Do these wins align with your personal "Game of the Year" picks? Or do you feel some titles were criminally overlooked? Let us know in the comments which PS5 or PS4 game left the deepest impression on you this year.
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