Steam Enforces Stricter Season Pass Rules to Ensure DLC Delivery
TL;DR
Valve has updated its Steam policy regarding Season Passes, requiring developers to clearly communicate details about DLC content, including a complete list, descriptions, and release dates. Developers must have at least one DLC released when offering a Season Pass, except for pre-purchase deluxe editions. Valve allows one rescheduling of DLC release dates within three months and offers refunds if DLC is canceled. Non-compliance may lead to removal of the Season Pass or customer refunds.
- Steam Season Pass policy updated, warns developers must be "ready to clearly communicate" DLC content Eurogamer
- Steam tighten up rules for games with season pass DLC: "you have to commit to completing that content on time" Rock Paper Shotgun
- Valve updates guidelines for season passes on Steam GamesIndustry.biz
- Valve's new Steam rules on season passes will crack down on broken DLC promises PCGamesN
- Steam has changed its policy on DLC content and season passes, so now players are entitled to proper compensation if future plans fall through: 'customers will be offered a refund for the value of unreleased DLC' PC Gamer
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