MOONTON Games announced that its in-house music and audio production team, Moontunes Studios (MTS), secured two Grand Winner titles at the prestigious 2026 NYX Game Awards, taking home top honours in both the Mobile Game – Best Music and Mobile Game – Best Audio Design categories for its flagship title, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). The landmark wins reinforce MLBB's standing as one of the world's most defining and immersive mobile gaming experiences.
The NYX Game Awards, presented by the International Awards Associate (IAA), is a premier global recognition platform celebrating excellence across video games, game design, and interactive entertainment—making these dual victories a significant milestone in the game's ever-growing legacy.
The sound behind the win: Metro Zero
The award-winning audio was born from Metro Zero—MLBB's critically acclaimed skin series launched in August 2025, a creative vision that fuses cyberpunk aesthetics with elements of Chinese spiritual culture to forge an entirely new audiovisual (AV) identity for its featured heroes. Metro Zero brings together traditional Chinese folk music, rap in the Hokkien dialect, modern Electronic Dance Music (EDM), and cyberpunk textures—delivering an immersive sonic experience that pulls players deeper into the Land of Dawn and sets Metro Zero apart on the global stage.
Cedar Zhao, Audio Director of Moontunes Studios at MOONTON Games, said: "Winning these Grand Awards at the 2026 2026 NYX Game Awards is a tremendous honour and a testament to the extraordinary talent, passion, and dedication of our music and audio production team. Sound is the soul of gaming, and our goal has always been to make every match feel epic, culturally resonant, and emotionally engaging for our millions of players worldwide. This recognition fuels our commitment to continue pushing the boundaries of mobile game audio and delivering unforgettable auditory experiences for players everywhere."
Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of the International Awards Associate (IAA), shared: "Behind [MOONTON Games] is a team that dares to push creative and technical limits. The NYX Game Awards exists to recognise those creators who elevate the industry to new heights. This season's winners demonstrate the innovation, ambition, and craftsmanship that continue to drive the global gaming industry forward."
The dual victory underscores MOONTON Games' commitment to creative excellence, arriving as MLBB marks its 10th anniversary this year. From dynamic battle scores to intricately layered sound design, MTS continues to raise the bar for mobile game audio on the global stage. With over 1.5 billion installations and 110 million Monthly Active Users (MAU), these honours further cement MLBB's position at the forefront of interactive entertainment that resonates across cultures.
