Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI walked away with what may be the most inevitable award of The Game Awards 2025, shocking absolutely no one in the process.

In a result that surprised precisely zero people, GTA 6 claimed the “Most Anticipated Game” award, beating out an impressive lineup that included 007 First Light, Marvel’s Wolverine, Resident Evil Requiem, and CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 4. While there’s no publicly available data detailing how close the vote may have been, it’s hard to imagine any scenario in which GTA 6 didn’t win by a massive margin. Based purely on the current state of the industry and general audience sentiment, the award felt locked in the moment the nominees were announced. If a second-place trophy existed, it likely would have gone straight to The Witcher 4.

The overwhelming anticipation surrounding GTA 6 extends far beyond the gaming space. It isn’t just the most anticipated game of the coming year—it may very well be the most anticipated piece of entertainment media altogether. Industry analysts project the title could generate anywhere between $3 and $6 billion within its first year on the market, with lifetime revenue potentially exceeding $10 billion. Some projections are even more aggressive, estimating the game could earn as much as $7.6 billion in its first 60 days alone.

Those staggering figures reflect more than just Rockstar’s reputation or the legacy of the Grand Theft Auto franchise—they highlight the sheer cultural weight GTA 6 carries ahead of its release. That level of anticipation, combined with years of speculation, leaks, and sky-high expectations, makes its win at The Game Awards feel less like a victory and more like a formality. In that context, Grand Theft Auto VI taking home the “Most Anticipated Game” award wasn’t just expected—it was inevitable.