The Game Awards Game of the Year nominees will be revealed on November 17, 2026, and GTA 6 is eligible despite launching just two days after the cutoff.
The Game Awards will confirm nominees for all categories on November 17, 2026, with a livestream set for that day. The awards show is scheduled for December 10, 2026, and the nominee livestream will stream at 9am PT, 12pm ET and 5pm GMT. GTA 6 is confirmed eligible for all awards despite the fact the game will not launch until two days after it could be nominated for the top accolade. The final Game of the Year call will come during the livestream.