Game Awards 2024: DLCs and Expansions Eligible for GOTY

The Game Awards has updated its eligibility criteria to include expansion packs, new game seasons, DLCs, remakes, and remasters for all award categories, including Game of the Year. This change allows for content like Silent Hill 2 Remake and Elden Ring's DLC to be considered, as well as games with ongoing seasonal content. The decision aims to recognize the best creative and technical work, considering factors like content newness and price/value. The Game Awards 2023 saw a record-breaking 118 million livestreams, a 15% increase from the previous year.