The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) announced the 10 winners of the Future Division in Japan Game Awards 2026. Haruhiro Tsujimoto serves as Chairman of CESA. The Future Division evaluates games that have not yet been released and were not exhibited or announced at the Tokyo Game Show 2026.
According to CESA, the Japan Game Awards recognize outstanding games that are worthy of representing this year. The winners of the Future Division are determined by public voting. The Japan Game Awards Selection Committee then reviews the voting results.
The voting and winner selection process
Public voting will take place over three days during the exhibition. The voting period begins on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Voting ends on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
The public voted online via Future Division's official website. CESA received a large number of votes during that period. The Selection Committee rigorously reviewed the games that generated significant anticipation and strong support, and then selected the winners.
Game Organizer and Rules
CESA is the organizer of the Future Division. The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry is providing support for this award.
Eligible games are titles that have not yet been released and were either exhibited or announced at the Tokyo Game Show 2026. This requirement applies to games showcased via video and on gaming hardware.
Games announced in the official exhibitor program are also eligible. Games announced after voting closes are not eligible.
List of the 10 winning games
Here are the 10 Future Division winners, along with the award recipients and platforms, as listed in the press release.
| Game | Award Recipients | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse | Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. | Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam |
| Danganronpa 2×2 | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. | Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store |
| STRANGER THAN HEAVEN | SEGA CORPORATION | Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam, PS5 |
| FINAL FANTASY VII: REVELATION | SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. | PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, Epic Games Store |
| Persona 4 Revival | ATLUS CO., LTD. | Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PS5, Steam, Switch 2 |
| Magical Girl: Taboo Village | Re,AER LLC., Good Smile Company, Inc. | Switch, Steam |
| MONSTER HUNTER WILDS: ASCENDANCE | CAPCOM CO., LTD. | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam |
| Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United | SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. | Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam |
Top recipients and listed platforms
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. received awards for two games: ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE and GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT.
SQUARE ENIX also received awards for two games: FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION and Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United.
All 10 games are listed for Steam. Nine games are listed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. *Magical Girl Taboo Village* is the exception, as it is listed for Switch and Steam only.
Switch 2 is listed for five games: Danganronpa 2×2, FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, Persona 4 Revival, MONSTER HUNTER WILDS: ASCENDANCE, and Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United.
XBOX Game Pass is listed for STRANGER THAN HEAVEN and Persona 4 Revival. The Epic Games Store is listed for Danganronpa 2×2 and FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION.
Recording of the Future Division Announcement
CESA provides Archive of Future Division Announcement Recordings on YouTube. This archive contains the announcement of the 10 winners of the 2026 Japan Game Awards Future Division.
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TOKYO GAME SHOW is one of the world's largest game shows organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) and co-organizers Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. and DENTSU INC. TGS has become the premier platform for game industry players to showcase their latest innovations and technologies.
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