Award Ambitions Meet Stiff Competition
The creator of newly released game Split Fiction has expressed hopes of winning the prestigious Game of the Year award at the next Game Awards ceremony. However, the potential release of Grand Theft Auto 6 this year could present significant competition for the title.
"Winning Game of the Year again would be wonderful," said the director of Split Fiction, who previously claimed the top prize at the 2021 Game Awards with his title It Takes Two. That victory came during a year without competition from major franchises like GTA.
The gaming industry is watching closely as both titles represent different scales of game development:
- Split Fiction - A recently released title gaining positive reception
- GTA 6 - The next installment in one of gaming's most legendary franchises
Release Timelines and Industry Speculation
The next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto series is officially scheduled for release this fall on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. However, persistent rumors suggest the game might be delayed until 2026. Such a postponement would significantly improve Split Fiction's chances at award recognition.
Industry analysts have also raised concerns about GTA 6's potential pricing, with some suggesting it could exceed $100 - a price point that would break new ground for mainstream console releases.
Split Fiction Reception
Split Fiction launched on March 6 and has already received positive reviews from players on Steam. Technical analysis site Digital Foundry has praised the game's optimization, noting its strong performance across various hardware configurations.
Some players have noted the game's limited language support options, with community translation projects already beginning to address these gaps.
The gaming community now watches with interest to see whether Split Fiction can maintain its momentum throughout the year, especially if GTA 6 maintains its current release schedule.
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