Game of the Year awards are just around the corner. There has been a lot of anticipation surrounding the event, which is considered the biggest in the gaming industry.
However, there seems to be one hiccup that fans are most annoyed with. It has recently been confirmed that Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will be eligible for the Game of the Year title.
The announcement of Shadow of the Erdtree’s Eligibility For GOTY Has Sparked A Debate
Fans seem to have been divided by the news of Shadow of the Erdtree’s eligibility for Game of the Year. The news comes as a shock to players who are of the opinion that how can a DLC, which is an extension of another game, be nominated for Game of the Year?
It is true that Shadow of the Erdtree is not a full game but a DLC, but this is not the first time a DLC has been nominated for the title of Game of the Year. Fans need to be more open about it and look at it from a more nuanced perspective.
A DLC winning the GOTY is, although a rare occurrence since the idea behind this category is to celebrate the best game of the year, not just its expansion. Elden Ring is already a well-established game that also won the Game of the Year back in the day.
Fans do not seem to have a problem with it winning in the sub-category for DLC, but nominating it for the main category seems to be causing some problems.
There Are A Lot of Other Games In Line For The Win
The biggest contender for the big win has to be Black Myth: Wukong; the game was an absolute treat and became an instant hit upon release. The game used immaculate storytelling techniques with creative and technical prowess. The efforts behind the screen outshined the game, which is why many people consider it to be the strongest contender.
Shadow of the Erdtree is no doubt one of the best DLCs to have ever been released in the market. Some people have even argued that it has the potential to be released as a stand-alone game altogether. It expanded the Elden Ring universe to a great extent.
Only time can tell what the future holds for these titles, but for now, the internet seems to be divided with the news of Shadow of the Erdtree being nominated for the top spot. Which side are you on? Let us know in the comments below.
