At the Golden Joystick Awards 2024, Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) was named the Most Wanted Game of 2025, marking a major milestone for the anticipated title. This award, unlike others at the ceremony, looks forward to the upcoming year, celebrating the game players are most eager to experience.
Despite limited updates from Rockstar Games since the initial GTA 6 trailer reveal, the game has captured the attention and excitement of millions, securing its place as the top pick for next year.
GTA 6’s victory in this category is significant given the long wait since the release of its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto 5. It has been over a decade since GTA 5 hit the shelves, with only Red Dead Redemption 2 serving as Rockstar’s major release in the interim.
Despite the silence from Rockstar, the company’s history of producing blockbuster hits and GTA 5’s immense success ensure that expectations for GTA 6 are incredibly high, making it a highly anticipated sequel.
The competition for the Most Wanted Game title was fierce, with several other highly anticipated titles also vying for attention. Games like Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Death Stranding 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, Mafia: The Old Country, Hollow Knight Silksong, and Doom: The Dark Ages were all in the running.
However, GTA 6 managed to outshine these competitors, reflecting its broad appeal and the strong fanbase that Rockstar has cultivated over the years.
GTA 6’s win places it alongside other games that have previously claimed this award, such as Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth in 2023, which went on to have a successful run at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards.
Other past winners include Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Elden Ring, and God of War Ragnarok, all of which went on to win multiple accolades. This history suggests that GTA 6 is poised for a very successful 2025, with a lot of momentum building for its release.
As Rockstar prepares for the highly anticipated launch of GTA 6, fans are eagerly awaiting more details. With a legacy of delivering massive, critically acclaimed games, GTA 6 has already positioned itself as one of the biggest releases of the next year. As 2025 approaches, all eyes will be on Rockstar to see if they can meet the immense expectations set by the game’s highly anticipated release.
