GTA 6 review code timing could disrupt The Game Awards 2025 nominations
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Oli Welsh
Summary
This article analyzes how Rockstar Games' likely decision to withhold or delay GTA 6 review codes could disrupt The Game Awards 2025. Since review codes are typically sent weeks before release, and GTA 6 is expected to launch close to the awards deadline (or even after), most jury members won't have played it in time for nominations. This could prevent GTA 6 from being nominated for Game of the Year despite being the most anticipated title of the year, potentially throwing the awards race into chaos and opening the door for other contenders.
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polygonGTA 6 review code timing could disrupt The Game Awards 2025 nominationspolygon.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIf Rockstar doesn't distribute review code for Grand Theft Auto 6, few if any jury members will play it in time for The Game Awards nominations
The Game Awards has a strict eligibility window, and if GTA 6 misses it, the entire GOTY race could be thrown into chaos
Rockstar has historically been unpredictable with review code distribution, and with GTA 6 being their biggest launch ever, the stakes have never been higher
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