This year, it was prominently broadcast that DLC and expansions would be eligible for all categories. So the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, was nominated multiple times.

The nominees for The Game Awards 2024 are here, and there's already a controversy brewing. Alongside the five excellent games tipped for Game of the Year that actually released in 2024 sits Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree,

The Game Awards has made it clear that Shadow of the Erdtree falls within its official selection criteria. Its website includes a statement issued today reading: "The Game Awards