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The Game Awards: Best Audio Design

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The Game Awards: Best Audio Design

Forza Horizon 6 25%

Grand Theft Auto VI 23.5%

Reanimal 14.3%

Resident Evil Requiem 13%

Polymarket

$10,003 Vol.

Forza Horizon 6 25%

Grand Theft Auto VI 23.5%

Reanimal 14.3%

Resident Evil Requiem 13%

Polymarket

$10,003 Vol.

Forza Horizon 6

$991 Vol.

25%

Grand Theft Auto VI

$1,244 Vol.

24%

Reanimal

$1,287 Vol.

14%

Resident Evil Requiem

$300 Vol.

13%

Crimson Desert

$518 Vol.

9%

Control Resonant

$318 Vol.

5%

007 First Light

$208 Vol.

5%

Pragmata

$132 Vol.

5%

Marvel's Wolverine

$752 Vol.

4%

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$152 Vol.

4%

Silent Hill: Townfall

$159 Vol.

4%

Pathologic 3

$176 Vol.

3%

Mixtape

$442 Vol.

3%

Mina the Hollower

$192 Vol.

3%

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

$152 Vol.

2%

Marathon

$429 Vol.

1%

Saros

$183 Vol.

1%

Nioh 3

$1,451 Vol.

1%

Phonopolis

$231 Vol.

9%

Phantom Blade Zero

$686 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.The closely matched odds for The Game Awards Best Audio Design reflect an unusually open field early in the 2026 cycle, with no single title dominating trader consensus. Forza Horizon 6 and Grand Theft Auto VI sit atop the board on the strength of their anticipated open-world immersion and established audio teams, yet their modest shares underscore how release timing, full reviews, and precursor buzz have yet to consolidate. Horror-focused entries like Resident Evil Requiem and Silent Hill: Townfall appeal to voters who prize atmospheric soundscapes, while smaller or niche projects such as Reanimal and Phonopolis draw support from critics highlighting innovative mixing. Key upcoming catalysts include fall 2026 releases, nominations announcements, and guild-level recognition that historically shift momentum in this category.

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
$10,003
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.The closely matched odds for The Game Awards Best Audio Design reflect an unusually open field early in the 2026 cycle, with no single title dominating trader consensus. Forza Horizon 6 and Grand Theft Auto VI sit atop the board on the strength of their anticipated open-world immersion and established audio teams, yet their modest shares underscore how release timing, full reviews, and precursor buzz have yet to consolidate. Horror-focused entries like Resident Evil Requiem and Silent Hill: Townfall appeal to voters who prize atmospheric soundscapes, while smaller or niche projects such as Reanimal and Phonopolis draw support from critics highlighting innovative mixing. Key upcoming catalysts include fall 2026 releases, nominations announcements, and guild-level recognition that historically shift momentum in this category.

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
$10,003
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 "Forza Horizon 6" at 25%, followed by "Grand Theft Auto VI" at 24%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 25¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 25% 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 $10K 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 "Forza Horizon 6" at 25%, meaning the market assigns a 25% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Grand Theft Auto VI" at 24%. 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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