The Game Awards 2024 is just around the corner, and soon we’ll know the nominees for Game of the Year and other categories. The awards ceremony organized by Geoff Keighley is the talk of the gaming world, as a detail about the upcoming event has sparked controversy online and divided the community.
The issue arises because The Game Awards 2024 has adjusted its rules, now allowing DLCs, remakes, remasters, and expansions to compete for GOTY 2024 and any other award. This means titles like ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree and others will be eligible to contend for the top honor at the ceremony.
A DLC, remake, remaster, or expansion could be the GOTY 2024
The official website of The Game Awards 2024 has a Q&A section clarifying key details about the December event. One particular question caught players' attention as it addresses whether DLCs, remakes, remasters, and expansions can be nominated and win awards.
To the surprise of some, this type of content and releases will be eligible for GOTY 2024 and all other awards on December 12. The website explains this decision by stating that The Game Awards aims to recognize creative and technical achievements regardless of their format.
"The Game Awards aims to recognize the best creative and technical work each year, irrespective of the format of that content’s release. Expansion packs, new game seasons, DLCs, remakes and remasters are eligible in all categories, if the jury deems the new creative and technical work to be worthy of a nomination. Factors such as the newness of the content and its price/value should be taken into consideration."
This rule adjustment sparked controversy among players, as not everyone is happy with the possibility of re-releases and additional content being eligible for the awards.
The Game Awards 2024 decision divides player opinions
As expected, this rule adjustment by The Game Awards 2024 sparked heated debates on social media and forums. On one hand, some players believe it’s unfortunate that DLCs, remakes, remasters, and expansions can be nominated and win awards when new proposals should be prioritized.
On the other hand, some players support the idea, arguing it allows The Game Awards 2024 to recognize the excellent work in releases like ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree. Others simply find it disappointing that a DLC, remaster, or remake could win Game of the Year but agree it’s fair for them to compete in other categories.
What’s your opinion on this adjustment? Which side of the community are you on? Don’t forget to leave your comment below.
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