The much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 has officially claimed the Most Wanted Game award at the prestigious Golden Joystick Awards 2024. This accolade solidifies GTA 6 as the most eagerly awaited title of 2025, capturing the hearts of gamers worldwide.
Why GTA 6 Deserves the Title of Most Wanted Game
The Most Wanted Game award stands out at the Golden Joystick Awards as it looks forward rather than reflecting on the past year. Voters made it clear that GTA 6 is the game they are most excited to experience in 2025.
Given Rockstar Games’ reputation and the legacy of its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V, this win comes as no surprise. GTA V, originally released in 2013, remains one of the best-selling games in history, with a staggering fanbase that has eagerly awaited a sequel for over a decade. Rockstar’s silence, apart from confirming a 2025 release date, has only fueled anticipation.
The Road to GTA 6: 11 Years of Patience
It’s been 11 long years since GTA V’s launch. In the intervening years, Rockstar released Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018, another masterpiece that set high expectations for the studio. Fans have shown incredible patience, and this award highlights the community’s unwavering excitement for what’s next.
Tough Competition in 2024’s Most Wanted Game Category
Winning this title wasn’t easy. GTA 6 faced stiff competition from several highly anticipated titles, including:
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- Death Stranding 2
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Mafia: The Old Country
- Hollow Knight Silksong
- Doom: The Dark Ages
These titles represent some of the most exciting projects in the gaming industry, but GTA 6 managed to outshine them all.
Golden Joystick Legacy: Joining an Elite Group of Winners
By clinching this award, GTA 6 joins an impressive roster of past winners. Last year’s winner, Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, has already garnered critical acclaim and success in the 2024 awards. Other previous recipients include gaming giants like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Elden Ring, and God of War: Ragnarok.
Notably, Rockstar’s own GTA V was also recognized at the Golden Joystick Awards in 2012, winning the One to Watch award before taking home the Game of the Year crown in 2013. This history reinforces the belief that GTA 6 is destined for a monumental 2025.
What to Expect from GTA 6 in 2025
While Rockstar remains tight-lipped about specifics, the confirmed release date of 2025 has already set the gaming world abuzz. Fans can anticipate an expansive open world, groundbreaking gameplay mechanics, and storytelling that redefines the standard for the industry.
As we edge closer to the game’s release, it’s clear that GTA 6 is positioned to dominate the gaming landscape, just as its predecessor did over a decade ago.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on Grand Theft Auto 6 as Rockstar Games prepares to redefine the gaming experience in 2025!
