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The Game Awards: Game of the Year

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The Game Awards: Game of the Year

Grand Theft Auto VI 61%

Resident Evil Requiem 9%

Phantom Blade Zero 7.2%

Marvel's Wolverine 5.6%

Polymarket

$16,430 Vol.

Grand Theft Auto VI 61%

Resident Evil Requiem 9%

Phantom Blade Zero 7.2%

Marvel's Wolverine 5.6%

Polymarket

$16,430 Vol.

Grand Theft Auto VI

$9,916 Vol.

61%

Resident Evil Requiem

$516 Vol.

9%

Phantom Blade Zero

$912 Vol.

7%

Marvel's Wolverine

$238 Vol.

6%

Gears of War: E-Day

$174 Vol.

4%

Nioh 3

$108 Vol.

4%

Exodus

$185 Vol.

4%

Control Resonant

$162 Vol.

4%

Crimson Desert

$132 Vol.

3%

Saros

$123 Vol.

3%

The Duskbloods

$77 Vol.

3%

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

$108 Vol.

3%

Pragmata

$91 Vol.

3%

Fable

$164 Vol.

3%

Esoteric Ebb

$226 Vol.

2%

Stranger Than Heaven

$235 Vol.

2%

007 First Light

$259 Vol.

2%

Marathon

$206 Vol.

2%

Forza Horizon 6

$166 Vol.

2%

Slay the Spire 2

$1,685 Vol.

2%

Cairn

$208 Vol.

1%

Mouse: P.I. For Hire

$178 Vol.

1%

Half-Life 3

$180 Vol.

<1%

Reanimal

$183 Vol.

<1%

The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Grand Theft Auto VI leads The Game Awards Game of the Year market at 60.5% implied probability, driven by its confirmed November 19, 2026 release and unprecedented cultural anticipation as Rockstar's next open-world epic. Traders see strong momentum from pre-order activity and marketing buildup, though the tight window before the December 10 ceremony creates eligibility and review risks that cap its odds below certainty. Lower-priced contenders like Resident Evil Requiem (8.5%) and Phantom Blade Zero (7.1%) draw support from strong critical tracking and series pedigree, while Marvel's Wolverine and Gears of War: E-Day sit further back on guild-style buzz and platform timing. With nominations likely reflecting recent Metacritic leaders and streaming metrics, the market favors GTA VI's scale but prices in volatility from late-year releases and historical upsets at the ceremony.

The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year.

If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$16,430
End Date
Dec 10, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 4, 2026, 3:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Grand Theft Auto VI leads The Game Awards Game of the Year market at 60.5% implied probability, driven by its confirmed November 19, 2026 release and unprecedented cultural anticipation as Rockstar's next open-world epic. Traders see strong momentum from pre-order activity and marketing buildup, though the tight window before the December 10 ceremony creates eligibility and review risks that cap its odds below certainty. Lower-priced contenders like Resident Evil Requiem (8.5%) and Phantom Blade Zero (7.1%) draw support from strong critical tracking and series pedigree, while Marvel's Wolverine and Gears of War: E-Day sit further back on guild-style buzz and platform timing. With nominations likely reflecting recent Metacritic leaders and streaming metrics, the market favors GTA VI's scale but prices in volatility from late-year releases and historical upsets at the ceremony.

The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year.

If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$16,430
End Date
Dec 10, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 4, 2026, 3:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Game of the Year when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"The Game Awards: Game of the Year" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 24 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Grand Theft Auto VI" at 61%, followed by "Resident Evil Requiem" at 9%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 61¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 61% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "The Game Awards: Game of the Year" has generated $16.4K in total trading volume since the market launched on Aug 4, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "The Game Awards: Game of the Year," browse the 24 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "The Game Awards: Game of the Year" is "Grand Theft Auto VI" at 61%, meaning the market assigns a 61% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Resident Evil Requiem" at 9%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "The Game Awards: Game of the Year" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.