The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) has revealed the winners of the Japan Game Awards 2024 Future Division at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Ten upcoming titles were selected based on public voting and review by the Japan Game Awards Selection Committee.
The Future Division awards recognize unreleased games exhibited or announced at TGS 2024 that show promising prospects and have garnered strong public support. Voting took place online from September 26 to September 28, allowing attendees and fans to participate in the selection process.
This year’s winners span a variety of genres and platforms, showcasing the diversity of upcoming releases in the gaming industry. The awarded titles are:
- Arknights: Endfield (GRYPHLINE) – PS5/PC/iOS/Android
- DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (SQUARE ENIX) – Nintendo Switch/PS5/Xbox Series X|S/Steam/PC
- DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS (KOEI TECMO GAMES) – PS5/Xbox Series X|S/Steam
- Like a Dragon: Pirates Yakuza in Hawaii (SEGA) – PS5/PS4/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/Windows/Steam
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (ATLUS) – Xbox Series X|S/Windows/PS5/PS4/Steam
- Monster Hunter Wilds (CAPCOM) – PS5/Xbox Series X|S/Steam
- Persona 5: The Phantom X (SEGA / ATLUS) – PC/iOS/Android
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (LEVEL5) – Nintendo Switch
- Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (SQUARE ENIX) – Nintendo Switch/PS5/PS4/Steam
- Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (Konami Digital Entertainment) – Nintendo Switch/PS5/PS4/Xbox
The diverse lineup includes remakes of classic titles, new entries in popular franchises, and original IPs. Notable among the winners are SQUARE ENIX’s DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, CAPCOM’s Monster Hunter Wilds, and ATLUS’s Metaphor: ReFantazio. Fans interested in viewing the awards presentation can access the archive on the official Japan Game Awards YouTube channel.
The Future Division awards serve as an indicator of highly anticipated titles in the coming months, reflecting both industry trends and player expectations in the global gaming market.