Elden Ring's Record-Breaking GOTY Awards Reign Continues with Shadow of the Erdtree
2025-03-03 20:33:29FromSoftware's 2022 masterpiece, Elden Ring, continues its reign as the most awarded game in history, accumulating an astounding 435 Game of the Year awards according to data compiled by Gamefa.
This impressive feat was initially achieved during the 2022 awards season, where Elden Ring shattered the previous record held by The Last of Us Part II (326 GOTY awards), garnering recognition from over 300 media outlets and award ceremonies.
The release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in 2024 has further bolstered Elden Ring's dominance, contributing dozens of new accolades to its already impressive collection and cementing its leading position, particularly among PlayStation titles.
Beyond critical acclaim, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC achieved remarkable commercial success, selling an impressive 5 million copies in just its first week, a rare accomplishment for downloadable content.