Grand Theft Auto 6 is the obvious candidate to sweep The Game Awards next year, but its eligibility has been raising some concerns among fans. After a series of delays, GTA 6 missed its chance to compete with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in the 2025 awards, which might be for the best. While it might still be hitting shelves in time for the next ceremony, it'll be cutting it close.
Reddit user Erin_-M posted a query about GTA 6's eligibility for the next The Game Awards, expressing worry that its November 19 date would fall after the cutoff for TGA nominations. While some commenters offer reassurances that it should fall before the cutoff, it isn't actually this cut-and-dry. The Game Awards website suggests that this year's cutoff date was November 21, but nomination votes were placed on November 4, and nominations were announced on November 17.
GTA 6 should be officially eligible for The Game Awards 2026, but its ability to pick up nominations will likely come down to a matter of review keys. The official cutoff date is typically the third Friday in November, which would fall after the game's November 19 release. The voting...
