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The Game Awards: Best Audio Design

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The Game Awards: Best Audio Design

Grand Theft Auto VI 24.1%

Forza Horizon 6 17%

Pragmata 13.5%

Reanimal 11.6%

Polymarket

$11,363 Vol.

Grand Theft Auto VI 24.1%

Forza Horizon 6 17%

Pragmata 13.5%

Reanimal 11.6%

Polymarket

$11,363 Vol.

Grand Theft Auto VI

$1,829 Vol.

24%

Forza Horizon 6

$1,012 Vol.

17%

Pragmata

$300 Vol.

11%

Reanimal

$1,307 Vol.

12%

Control Resonant

$359 Vol.

9%

Resident Evil Requiem

$321 Vol.

9%

007 First Light

$228 Vol.

5%

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

$173 Vol.

4%

Crimson Desert

$539 Vol.

4%

Marvel's Wolverine

$772 Vol.

4%

Phonopolis

$252 Vol.

4%

Saros

$204 Vol.

3%

Mina the Hollower

$213 Vol.

3%

Pathologic 3

$196 Vol.

3%

Silent Hill: Townfall

$180 Vol.

2%

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

$173 Vol.

1%

Marathon

$667 Vol.

1%

Mixtape

$463 Vol.

1%

Nioh 3

$1,472 Vol.

1%

Phantom Blade Zero

$706 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 Best Audio Design. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Audio Design 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.With leading contenders clustered near 50% implied probability in a crowded 2026 field, trader sentiment reflects deep uncertainty ahead of The Game Awards nominations and December 10 ceremony. Grand Theft Auto VI holds the edge at 24.1% on expectations for its dynamic open-world soundscapes and Rockstar’s established audio pedigree, while Forza Horizon 6 follows at 17.0% buoyed by realistic racing-engine modeling, seasonal field recordings, and a strong licensed soundtrack. Reanimal, Pragmata, and Control Resonant sit in the 9–12% range, drawing support from distinctive atmospheric or futuristic audio approaches in early previews. Key swing factors include upcoming gameplay showcases, critic guild nods for technical sound work, and late-year releases that often shape voter perception in a category historically favoring immersive, technically advanced mixes.

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 Best Audio Design.

If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Audio Design 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
$11,363
End Date
Dec 10, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 5, 2026, 6:29 AM 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 Best Audio Design. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Audio Design 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 Best Audio Design. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Audio Design 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.With leading contenders clustered near 50% implied probability in a crowded 2026 field, trader sentiment reflects deep uncertainty ahead of The Game Awards nominations and December 10 ceremony. Grand Theft Auto VI holds the edge at 24.1% on expectations for its dynamic open-world soundscapes and Rockstar’s established audio pedigree, while Forza Horizon 6 follows at 17.0% buoyed by realistic racing-engine modeling, seasonal field recordings, and a strong licensed soundtrack. Reanimal, Pragmata, and Control Resonant sit in the 9–12% range, drawing support from distinctive atmospheric or futuristic audio approaches in early previews. Key swing factors include upcoming gameplay showcases, critic guild nods for technical sound work, and late-year releases that often shape voter perception in a category historically favoring immersive, technically advanced mixes.

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 Best Audio Design.

If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Audio Design 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
$11,363
End Date
Dec 10, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 5, 2026, 6:29 AM 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 Best Audio Design. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Audio Design 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: Best Audio Design" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 20 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 24%, followed by "Forza Horizon 6" at 17%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 24¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 24% 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: Best Audio Design" has generated $11.4K in total trading volume since the market launched on Aug 5, 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.

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The current frontrunner for "The Game Awards: Best Audio Design" is "Grand Theft Auto VI" at 24%, meaning the market assigns a 24% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Forza Horizon 6" at 17%. 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.

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