GTA 6's Release Date Just Made the 2026 Game Awards a Mess

We are just weeks away from The Game Awards 2026, gaming's biggest night, and big nominees like Grand Theft Auto 6are already turning heads. Controversy has already been sparked by the recent news that Grand Theft Auto 6will qualify despite its late November 19 launch. The title is potentially up for a slew of awards this year based on last year's categories, like Best in Accessibility, Best Action Game, Best Performance, Best Art Direction, Best Score/Music, and the ever-important Game of the Year.