Steam Enforces Stricter Rules for Season Pass Content
TL;DR
Steam is integrating support for season passes on its platform, introducing guidelines to ensure transparency and protect buyers. Developers must provide a detailed list of expected content and adhere to timelines, with refunds required for canceled DLCs. Steam will only allow season passes from trusted partners, posing challenges for indie developers who may lack resources to meet these standards.
- Steam is adding support, and more rules, for ‘season pass’ content The Verge
- Steam tighten up rules for games with season pass DLC: "you have to commit to completing that content on time" Rock Paper Shotgun
- Steam will force developers to be transparent about their season pass plans Yahoo! Voices
- Steam's New Season Pass Policy Aims to Crack Down on Endless Delays IGN
- Valve updates guidelines for season passes on Steam GamesIndustry.biz
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