Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the final results of the PlayStation Game Music Awards 2025, an event that highlights the most celebrated game soundtracks on PlayStation platforms. Rankings were determined by Spotify streaming data and fan comments collected between September 24 and October 31.
This year’s results showcased a diverse lineup of beloved soundtracks, but Sonic fans had particular reason to celebrate. Perfect | Reflections – Sonic X Shadow Generations Original Soundtrack placed tenth in the overall top ten ranking while also earning one of the event’s special honors: the Legendary Sound Award.
The Legendary Sound Award recognizes soundtracks that leave a lasting mark on players and demonstrate a strong, distinctive musical identity. For Sonic X Shadow Generations, it highlights how powerfully the game’s music resonated with fans, especially its new arrangements, atmospheric Shadow-focused tracks, and reimagined classics. The award reinforces Sonic’s long-standing musical legacy on PlayStation platforms, joining a history of iconic soundtracks that have defined the franchise.
Overall Rankings:
- Urban Legend Disassembly Center Original Soundtrack
- Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack
- Monster Hunter Wilds Original Soundtrack
- Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aegis Original Soundtrack
- Katamari Damacy Original Soundtrack – Soul of Katamari
- Atelier Yumia Original Soundtrack
- Metaphor: ReFantazio Original Soundtrack
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Original Soundtrack
- Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii Original Soundtrack
- Perfect | Reflections – Sonic X Shadow Generations Original Soundtrack
Special Awards:
- Legendary Sound Award – Perfect | Reflections – Sonic X Shadow Generations Original Soundtrack
- Attractive Sound Award – Astro Bot Original Soundtrack
- Innovation Sound Award – Metaphor: ReFantazio Original Soundtrack
- Fantasy Sound Award – Katamari Original Soundtrack
- Spectacle Sound Award – Stellar Blade Original Soundtrack
- Dramatic Sound Award – Atelier Yumia Original Soundtrack
Sony has also released a Spotify playlist featuring all winning soundtracks from this year’s event, giving fans an easy way to enjoy the full collection — including the newly celebrated Sonic X Shadow Generations tracks.
The PlayStation Game Music Awards continue to spotlight both new releases and classic works, expanding PlayStation’s musical catalog for longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Stay tuned to Sonic City for more Sonic X Shadow Generations News and Updates!
Source: PlayStation Blog (Japan)
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