It has been revealed that *Grand Theft Auto VI*, scheduled for release by Rockstar Games on November 19, 2026, is eligible for consideration at the 2026 “The Game Awards.”
Titles released by November 21, 2026, are eligible
According to the published FAQ page for The Game Awards, titles must be released by 2:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time on November 21, 2026, to be eligible for consideration.Additionally, titles released by October 30, 2026 (local time; no specific time is listed on the official website) are also eligible for the “Players’ Voice” category, which is determined by fan voting.
Of course, at this point, the game is merely eligible for consideration, and it remains unclear whether it will be nominated in any categories, but it will undoubtedly be one of the titles to watch. “The Game Awards 2026” is scheduled to take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time on December 11, 2026.
Will it win multiple awards?
*Grand Theft Auto VI* is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.It will be interesting to see if it sweeps multiple categories, much like Sandfall Interactive’s turn-based RPG *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, which won nine awards at last year’s “The Game Awards 2025.”
