US EditionSteam Cracks Down on some Sex Games to Appease Payment Processors
STEAM PLATFORM, JUL 16 – Steam's new guideline targets adult content violating payment processor rules, leading to removal of dozens of explicit games including 54 from one franchise, SteamDB reported.
- Valve updated Steam's onboarding guidelines this week to prohibit content violating rules from payment processors and related financial networks.
- This change followed external pressure from payment processors uncomfortable with certain kinds of adult-only content, causing ambiguity around enforcement.
- The update led to the delisting of about 22 adult games, many referencing incest or other extreme themes, including 54 titles from the 'Interactive Sex' series.
- Valve stated it remains willing to host adult content that is properly labeled, but the new restriction on "certain kinds" lacks specific clarity as developers seek guidance.
- The move highlights ongoing tensions between platform policies and payment processors, suggesting future adult content could face increased scrutiny under evolving digital safety regulations.
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