Game Awards Expands GOTY Eligibility to Include DLC, Remakes, and Remasters

The Game Awards has updated its rules to allow DLCs and expansions to be eligible for Game of the Year nominations, sparking debate over whether such content should be considered standalone games. This change comes as Elden Ring's expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is highly acclaimed, but some argue that expansions requiring the base game should not qualify for GOTY. The rule change does not guarantee nominations, and the decision remains controversial among gamers and industry professionals.