Recently, the steam platform (Steam) and independent game platform itch.io removed a number of adult games from the shelves due to following the new regulations of payment partners, causing a shock in the industry. This move exposes the voice of payment processors in the review of game contenttranscendProfessional grading agencies, which have aroused strong dissatisfaction among players and practitioners.
The UKIE issued a statement on this issue, emphasizing that payment partners should fully trust the “mature tiering system and its enforcement mechanism” rather than imposing additional restrictions beyond its authority. The full text of the statement is as follows:
“The UK games industry has always upheld a sense of responsibility to players while defending creative freedom. A clear and unified grading system is the core guarantee to help users make informed choices. Therefore, UKIE firmly supports the implementation of reliable rating systems such as PEGI across all platforms, including adult/experimental content platforms. This not only ensures that content is standardized, protects minors, but also ensures that creators publish their works transparently. We urge payment service providers and platforms to trust the mature grading system and its enforcement mechanism. ”
