Apple has announced the winners of its 2026 Apple Design Awards, featuring games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Blue Prince.
Winners were chosen from 36 global finalists, with one app and one game recognized in each of six categories.
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition for Mac OS received the Visuals and Graphics Award and was described as “one of the most technically demanding and visually ambitious games” on the platform.
Jenny Jiao Hsia and AP Thomson won the Social Impact Award for Mac OS, while Blue Prince won the Innovation Award.
Is This Seat Taken? Won the Delight and Fun Award across iOS, iPad OS, and Mac OS.
Other nominees included Ball x Pit by Kenny Sun Studios, PowerWash Simulator by FuturLab, Civilization 7 by Firaxis Games, and Despelote by Julián Cordero and Sebastian Valbuena.
“This year’s Apple Design Award winners are a remarkable reflection of how developers are creating exceptional experiences,” said Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations Susan Prescott.
“Whether delivering intuitive features or exciting gameplay, these apps and games represent the very best of what our platform makes possible. We are incredibly proud to celebrate these developers and are grateful for their commitment to enriching the lives of people everywhere.”
Here’s the list of winners:
Delight and Fun Awards
- App: Grug (Ocho)
- Game: Is This Seat Taken? (Poti Poti Studio)
Innovation Award
- App: Guitar Wiz (Bijoy Thangaraj)
- Games: Pine Hearts (Hyper Luminal Games)
Interaction Award
- App: NBA: Live Games & Scores (National Basketball Association)
- Games: Blue Prince (Dogubomb)
Inclusivity Award
- App: Moonlitt: Moon Phase Tracker (Flipping Hues Srls)
- Game: Sago Mini Jinja’s Garden (Sago Mini)
Social Impact Award
- App: Primary: News in Depth (Wood Metal Rocks)
- Game: Consume Me (Jenny Jiao Hsia, AP Thomson)
Visuals and Graphic Award
- App: Tide Guide: Charts & Tables (Condor Digital)
- Game: Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition (CD Projekt Red)
