Love and Deepspace is set to introduce a new face verification system in China starting April 2025, which may seem quite stringent but aligns with the country's existing strict gaming regulations. This move is specifically aimed at ensuring that minors do not access games rated 18+, such as Love and Deepspace, which falls into this category in China.
Why Is Love and Deepspace Adding Face Verification?
The implementation of face verification in Love and Deepspace is part of a broader initiative in China to tackle gaming addiction among minors, as outlined in the Minors' Protection Law. China has been progressively tightening its regulations on the gaming industry for years. These include strict playtime limits for minors—90 minutes on weekdays and three hours on weekends—and mandatory 'Healthy Gaming Advice' notifications that appear before gameplay begins, encouraging players to take breaks and moderate their gaming habits. Facial recognition technology is already a common feature in China, used in various sectors like airports and banks for security purposes.
What Does It Mean for Us?
For players outside of China, this new verification system will likely have no impact, as it is tailored to comply with China's specific regulatory requirements. Love and Deepspace remains rated 12+ in most global app stores, suggesting that there will be no need for a similar face verification system to be introduced globally in the future.
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