The Game Awards Confirms That Expansions, DLCs & Remakes Are Eligible For Awards, Including Game Of The Year
The Game Awards have confirmed that DLCs, expansions, remakes, and seasonal content are eligible for awards in all categories, including Game of The Year, at the annual event set to be held on December 12. The confirmation, on The Game Awards website's FAQ, comes at a time when the landscape of video game development is shifting towards titles that routinely release new content for players of existing games, and remakes of older titles provide improved storytelling devices, technological advances, and updated mechanics.
Regarding this recent change, The Game Awards official website FAQ states,
Games like,, and have been pioneers in this space, with frequent updates and seasonal content that redefine the player experience. Expansions such as can compete in major categories, including Game of the Year. In a recent X post by GeminiJack11, they state their opinion on this matter, asking whether DLCs should be eligible or the title should be the main focus, not just the extra content.
Some fans argue that expansions and remakes build on existing work, potentially overshadowing wholly original games. Others see this as an overdue acknowledgment of the immense effort and innovation that goes into post-launch content. This change also raises questions about balancing fairness. For example, , which was awarded Game of the Year in 2022, could potentially dominate the 2024 awards with its DLC. This might feel repetitive to some and could lead to concerns about an uneven playing field.
On the surface, confirming the eligibility of DLCs, expansions, and remakes is a positive development. It highlights the ongoing efforts of developers who invest heavily in post-launch content, often delivering experiences that rival or even surpass the original games. This shift emphasizes the importance of innovation and ensures that standout creative and technical work doesn’t go unnoticed.
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