Cyberpunk 2077 and Blue Prince have been named among the recipients of the 2026 Apple Design Awards

Image credit: CD Projekt Red

The 2026 winners of the Apple Design Awards have been announced, showcasing leading entries such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Blue Prince.

From a global selection of 36 finalists, Apple recognized one app and one game in each of six distinct categories.

The Visuals and Graphics Award was presented to Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition for Mac OS, praised as a technically challenging and visually stunning game on the platform.

The Social Impact Award for Mac OS was awarded to Jenny Jiao Hsia and AP Thomson, while the Innovation Award went to Blue Prince.

For iOS, iPad OS, and Mac OS, the Delight and Fun Award was given to Is This Seat Taken?

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 exemplify the exceptional experiences developers are crafting," noted Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations.

"These apps and games demonstrate the pinnacle of what our platform can achieve, whether through innovative features or engaging gameplay. We are honored to recognize these developers and appreciate their dedication to enhancing global user experiences."

Below is the list of this year's award 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)