Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Nominated for Game of the Year at TGA 2024
The Game Awards 2024 nominations have been revealed, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the massive DLC for FromSoftware's critically acclaimed title, has made history as the first downloadable content to be nominated in the Game of the Year category.
This decision, while surprising, aligns with a clarification from TGA organizers, who stated that expansion packs, remakes, and DLCs are eligible for nomination if they demonstrate exceptional creative and technical merit. With its sprawling content and intricate design, Shadow of the Erdtree more than fits the bill.
A Tough Competition
While Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a fan favorite, it faces fierce competition from the following nominees:
Metaphor: ReFantazio (Atlus)
Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science)
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
Astro Bot (Team Asobi)
Balatro (PlayStack)
Notably, Shadow of the Erdtree ties with Metaphor: ReFantazio and Astro Bot on Metacritic with a score of 94, but its broader popularity and sales success may tip the scales in its favor.
How to Watch and Vote
Fans can cast their votes for the Game of the Year on the official The Game Awards website. The ceremony is scheduled to air on December 12 at 5 PM Pacific, live from Los Angeles.
