Apple revealed its Apple Design Awards winners ahead of Monday's WWDC 2026 keynote. The annual competition recognizes apps and games demonstrating exceptional innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement. Apple selected one app and one game winner across six categories, highlighting the company's continued focus on quality and creativity in the App Store ecosystem.

Winners span diverse categories including Delight and Fun, Innovation, Interaction, Inclusivity, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics. Notable winners include Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Visuals and Graphics and Primary: News in Depth for Social Impact. The awards showcase Apple's commitment to recognizing developers who push boundaries in design and functionality across various platforms and user experiences.

The announcement precedes WWDC 2026, scheduled for June 8 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. This year's event marks Apple's continued emphasis on design excellence as it prepares to showcase new software innovations. The design awards serve as both recognition for outstanding developers and a preview of Apple's design priorities influencing future app development across its ecosystem.