Steam Enforces Stricter Season Pass Rules to Ensure Timely DLC Delivery
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Valve has introduced new rules for season passes on Steam, requiring developers to commit to timely DLC releases and provide detailed information about each DLC pack. Developers can delay a DLC release only once, by up to three months. If delays exceed this period, Valve may remove the season pass from sale or offer refunds. The policy aims to ensure transparency and reliability in delivering promised content to customers.
- Steam tighten up rules for games with season pass DLC: "you have to commit to completing that content on time" Rock Paper Shotgun
- Steam's New Season Pass Policy Aims to Crack Down on Endless Delays IGN
- Valve updates guidelines for season passes on Steam GamesIndustry.biz
- Steam will force developers to be transparent about their season pass plans Engadget
- Steam has changed its policy on DLC content and season passes, so now players are entitled to proper compensation if future plans fall through: 'Customers will be offered a refund for the value of unreleased DLC' PC Gamer
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