Meanwhile, smaller titles like Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy have also earned nominations. On the other hand, The Best Game Trailer nomination seems almost inevitable when you consider the impact of GTA 6's promotional materials - when the first trailer leaked and eventually dropped, social media platforms practically crashed under the weight of excited fans sharing and discussing every frame.
The second trailer, released in early May alongside new screenshots of characters, locations, and other artwork, took things even further by showcasing the vibrant neon-soaked streets of Vice City with such stunning visual fidelity that Rockstar actually had to issue a statement confirming the footage was running on current-generation hardware.
This reassurance was necessary because many viewers simply couldn't believe the level of detail presented in the trailer, while also teasing the potential improvements yet to come to GTA 6, especially when played on a console like the PlayStation 5 Pro. It has become Rockstar Games tradition to push the envelope with visual achievement each time they release a major title.
This pair of potential awards serves as a bittersweet consolation after Rockstar delayed GTA 6, pushing it from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026. The move, which some industry insiders are claiming could have a catastrophic impact on the video game industry, meant that we could've been playing the game anytime now if not for the delay.
The Golden Joystick Awards operate on a fan voting system, which could work heavily in GTA 6's favor. The Grand Theft Auto fanbase is notorious for its size and dedication, with millions of players still actively engaged with Grand Theft Auto Online nearly a decade after its initial release. This built-in voting bloc gives Rockstar a significant advantage in any popularity contest.
We'll find out on November 20 at 8 Northumberland Avenue in London if GTA 6 will win yet another pair of awards ahead of its release. Speaking of GTA 6, Dan Houser, one-half of UK's richest gaming moguls, just gave GTA 6 his vote of confidence after confirming his non-involvement with the game.
