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Put Down Your Pitchforks, GTA VI Was Always Eligible For The Game Awards This Year
Grand Theft Auto VI is eligible for The Game Awards 2026, as its scheduled November 19, 2026 release date falls before the November 20 cutoff. This eligibility date was not set specifically for Grand Theft Auto VI, but rather follows a consistent pattern of the Friday before Thanksgiving being the cutoff for nominations.
IGN
GTA 6 Will Make The Game Awards Cutoff Date for Eligibility by the Skin of Its Teeth, Confirming It Has a Chance at 2026 Game of the Year
Grand Theft Auto 6 has officially met the eligibility criteria for the 2026 Game of the Year award at The Game Awards. The confirmation came after the show announced its cutoff date for award submissions.