Talking Point: As Things Stand, What's Your Game Of The Year For 2026?

Pure Xbox will begin voting for its 2026 Game of the Year in two months and is asking readers for their early picks. GTA 6 launches on November 19th and will likely take many GOTY awards, though Forza Horizon 6, Gears of War: E-Day, Resident Evil Requiem, 007 First Light, Hades 2 and Ace Combat 8 are also in the mix. Metacritic lists 28 Xbox games in 2026 with an 80 average or higher.