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The Game Awards: Best Audio Design

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The Game Awards: Best Audio Design

Mixtape 51%

Forza Horizon 6 51%

Phonopolis 47%

Crimson Desert 36%

Polymarket
NEW

Mixtape 51%

Forza Horizon 6 51%

Phonopolis 47%

Crimson Desert 36%

Polymarket
NEW

Mixtape

$418 Vol.

51%

Forza Horizon 6

$359 Vol.

51%

Phonopolis

$127 Vol.

47%

Crimson Desert

$447 Vol.

36%

Reanimal

$87 Vol.

26%

Marvel's Wolverine

$127 Vol.

24%

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

$102 Vol.

8%

Resident Evil Requiem

$193 Vol.

8%

Pragmata

$87 Vol.

7%

Marathon

$120 Vol.

7%

Phantom Blade Zero

$118 Vol.

6%

Silent Hill: Townfall

$87 Vol.

5%

Saros

$138 Vol.

5%

Grand Theft Auto VI

$237 Vol.

24%

Mina the Hollower

$107 Vol.

5%

Control Resonant

$224 Vol.

4%

007 First Light

$107 Vol.

4%

Pathologic 3

$97 Vol.

3%

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

$107 Vol.

2%

Nioh 3

$1,167 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.Trader consensus on Best Audio Design at The Game Awards shows tight competition early in the cycle, with Forza Horizon 6 holding a narrow lead at 53% implied probability on the strength of the series' established dynamic soundscapes and adaptive scoring. A broad cluster of titles sits near 50%, underscoring uncertainty over which 2026 releases will earn nominations based on technical innovation and critical reception. Lower odds for Silent Hill: Townfall, Resident Evil Requiem, and similar horror entries reflect historical patterns where atmospheric audio must overcome stiff competition from open-world and action titles. Momentum could shift with major game launches, previews, or guild recognitions in the coming months.

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
$4,456
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.Trader consensus on Best Audio Design at The Game Awards shows tight competition early in the cycle, with Forza Horizon 6 holding a narrow lead at 53% implied probability on the strength of the series' established dynamic soundscapes and adaptive scoring. A broad cluster of titles sits near 50%, underscoring uncertainty over which 2026 releases will earn nominations based on technical innovation and critical reception. Lower odds for Silent Hill: Townfall, Resident Evil Requiem, and similar horror entries reflect historical patterns where atmospheric audio must overcome stiff competition from open-world and action titles. Momentum could shift with major game launches, previews, or guild recognitions in the coming months.

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
$4,456
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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"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 51%, followed by "Phonopolis" at 47%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 51¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 51% 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 51%, meaning the market assigns a 51% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Phonopolis" at 47%. 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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