At the 'PlayStation Partner Awards 2025 Japan·Asia', Capcom's February release 'Monster Hunter Wilds' walked away with the lion's share of the honours.

Sony Interactive Entertainment hosted the 'PlayStation Partner Awards 2025 Japan·Asia' on the 3rd. The ceremony covered new titles released in the Japan and Asia regions between October 2024 and September 2025, handing out awards across five categories: Grand Award, Partner Award, Accessibility Award, PlayStation Indies Award, and Users' Choice Award.

Capcom's 'Monster Hunter Wilds' dominated the night, taking home the Grand Award, Accessibility Award, and the Users' Choice Award. The development team remarked, "We designed this title to offer an immersive hunting experience for both series veterans and newcomers. We've been working tirelessly to improve the hunt based on player feedback," adding, "We are genuinely grateful to everyone who played the game and appreciate your continued support."

Meanwhile, the Grand Award category featured titles such as 'Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO', 'eFootball', 'Marvel Rivals', and 'Zenless Zone Zero'. The Partner Award went to five titles that proved their mettle: 'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree', 'Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater', 'Path of Exile 2', 'Silent Hill f', and 'Wuthering Waves'. The Accessibility Award was shared between Monster Hunter Wilds and 'Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii'.

The 'PlayStation Indies Award', decided by user votes, went to 'Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist', 'Nine Sols', and 'Urban Legend Dissolution Center'. Additionally, the 'Users' Choice Award'—selected via voting from the top 30 titles by playtime—included 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33', 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins', 'Silent Hill f', and 'Wuthering Waves'.

In an interview prior to the ceremony, the Monster Hunter Wilds team reflected, "We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the lack of content or polished experience at launch. We are truly delighted to receive these awards. We thank the users for their candid feedback and for their warm support during a difficult period," adding, "The team drew strength from the community's voice to push updates, and it seems that interest translated directly into the votes."