Valve just raised the bar for adult content on Steam. A new rule demands developers stick to stricter standards set by payment processors, adding to the existing list that already bans hate speech and explicit real-life content. With this change, many controversial games have been yanked from the platform, stirring up worries about what’s next for upcoming releases. This move seems aimed at dodging the payment issues other platforms have faced in Japan. As developers scramble to adapt, they’ll need to rethink their strategies to meet these fresh guidelines.
Published on: 7/16/2025
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