PlayStation's Player's Choice "Best New Game" Voting Has Opened Up For January 2025

Sony has just shared its Player's Choice vote for January 2025, letting the players pick their favorite game from the first month of the year. As something they've been doing for many years now, Player's Choice has become quite integral for PlayStation and gamers alike. By allowing players to choose their top game of each month, they're able to discuss and share opinions, discover new games in the process, as well as give one game the chance to take home the win.

The newest PlayStation Player's Choice has opened up, and players are torn between a mix of incredible games to choose as January's best. From the action-adventure Arken Age to the sci-fi RPG Citizen Sleeper 2, there's been a little bit of everything for gamers to choose from. Between each of these thirteen incredible gaming experiences, only one can win it all, and it's all for players to decide.

Players Can Vote For Their Top Game Of January 2025

Playstation's Monthly Polls Leave The Power To The Players

Returning with their monthly Player's Choice vote, PlayStation celebrates the first month of 2025 with an incredible line-up of games. From incredible titles like Dynasty Warriors: Origins that offer players multiple endings and plenty of packed content, to more niche hits like the extraction shooter Synduality Echo of Ada, it's hard to know what to choose. There's even a little tactical stealth fun to be had in The Stone of Madness, ensuring that all players have something they can vote for.

Despite releasing on other platforms last year, the award-winning Wuthering Waves also made its way onto January's list after finally coming to PlayStation this January. As one of the biggest hits in gaming right now, this RPG has quickly drawn in a large player base and could perhaps be the most popular of the month's selections. Sniper Elite: Resistance is also another big game with the potential to take it home, as January sees such a wide array of titles for players of all kinds.

Our Take: It's Always Best To Let The Players Decide

The Gamers Always Know Best

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A lot of gaming award shows will have media outlets and juries to select winners, like The Game Awards, ensuring that things are kept fairly balanced rather than a landslide voting or inflated numbers. That's not to say it's perfect though, as sometimes players want to see their own decisions matter more. A Player's Voice category has been an integral addition to The Game Awards for this reason, showcasing the games that players deem their favorite.

While it's a challenge to balance, allowing votes like PlayStation's Player's Choice does emphasize just how important it is for gamers to know their voices are heard. As they're the ones keeping the industry alive by purchasing and playing games, their opinions deserve to be shared too. With so many more incredible games set for 2025, there are sure to be plenty more Player's Choice selections that are going to make the decision harder and harder each month.

Source: PlayStation