Steam Enforces Stricter Rules for Season Pass Transparency and Timeliness

Valve has introduced new rules for selling DLC and season passes on Steam to ensure greater transparency and protect consumers. Developers must now provide clear details about included content and release dates, with the possibility of partial refunds for delays. Companies can only reschedule release timings once, and season passes must include at least one piece of content available at launch. Steam reserves the right to auto-refund players for any violations, aiming to encourage more responsible promises and pricing from developers.