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The Game Awards: Best Audio Design

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The Game Awards: Best Audio Design

Forza Horizon 6 28%

Mixtape 27%

Marvel's Wolverine 21%

Resident Evil Requiem 12%

Polymarket
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Forza Horizon 6 28%

Mixtape 27%

Marvel's Wolverine 21%

Resident Evil Requiem 12%

Polymarket
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Forza Horizon 6

$359 Vol.

28%

Mixtape

$418 Vol.

27%

Marvel's Wolverine

$127 Vol.

21%

Resident Evil Requiem

$193 Vol.

12%

Silent Hill: Townfall

$87 Vol.

9%

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

$102 Vol.

8%

Pragmata

$87 Vol.

8%

Control Resonant

$224 Vol.

6%

Reanimal

$87 Vol.

6%

Marathon

$120 Vol.

5%

Phantom Blade Zero

$118 Vol.

5%

Crimson Desert

$447 Vol.

5%

007 First Light

$107 Vol.

4%

Phonopolis

$107 Vol.

14%

Mina the Hollower

$107 Vol.

21%

Grand Theft Auto VI

$222 Vol.

7%

Saros

$138 Vol.

19%

Pathologic 3

$87 Vol.

3%

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

$107 Vol.

2%

Nioh 3

$1,144 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.Early in the 2026 awards cycle, trader sentiment for The Game Awards Best Audio Design reflects significant uncertainty, with numerous outcomes priced near 50% and no dominant frontrunner. High-profile releases from established audio teams drive the dynamics, including Forza Horizon 6's series pedigree in immersive vehicle and environmental soundscapes, Resident Evil Requiem's horror audio expertise, and GTA VI's expected cinematic scale. Other contenders like Phonopolis, Saros, and Marvel's Wolverine compete on innovative sound design or studio track records. Key upcoming catalysts include fall 2026 releases, reviews, and precursor guild recognition, which historically shape voter consensus in this category. The closely matched probabilities underscore how audio awards often hinge on late-cycle momentum rather than early buzz.

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
$4,387
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.Early in the 2026 awards cycle, trader sentiment for The Game Awards Best Audio Design reflects significant uncertainty, with numerous outcomes priced near 50% and no dominant frontrunner. High-profile releases from established audio teams drive the dynamics, including Forza Horizon 6's series pedigree in immersive vehicle and environmental soundscapes, Resident Evil Requiem's horror audio expertise, and GTA VI's expected cinematic scale. Other contenders like Phonopolis, Saros, and Marvel's Wolverine compete on innovative sound design or studio track records. Key upcoming catalysts include fall 2026 releases, reviews, and precursor guild recognition, which historically shape voter consensus in this category. The closely matched probabilities underscore how audio awards often hinge on late-cycle momentum rather than early buzz.

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
$4,387
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 28%, followed by "Mixtape" at 27%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 28¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 28% 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.

"The Game Awards: Best Audio Design" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 5, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

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The current frontrunner for "The Game Awards: Best Audio Design" is "Forza Horizon 6" at 28%, meaning the market assigns a 28% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Mixtape" at 27%. 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.

The resolution rules for "The Game Awards: Best Audio Design" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.