Game Awards 2026: All Game of the Year front-runners and predictions

The article previews the early Game of the Year race for The Game Awards 2026, using review scores, genre momentum, and voting trends to size up likely nominees and winners.

Resident Evil Requiem and Mina the Hollower emerge as early front-runners, while Grand Theft Auto 6 could become a major late contender if it arrives in time.

The piece also points to other possible GOTY names, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Astro Bot, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and other strong releases.

It argues that The Game Awards outcomes are often shaped by critical acclaim, broad appeal, and release timing as much as by raw quality.