Love and Deepspace is set to enhance its security measures in China with the introduction of a face verification system in April 2025. While this might seem stringent, it's a response to China's stringent real-name authentication policies for online games. This new system is particularly aimed at preventing minors from accessing games rated 18+, such as Love and Deepspace, in line with the country's efforts to combat gaming addiction among the youth under the Minors' Protection Law.
China has been progressively tightening regulations on the gaming industry. This includes enforcing strict playtime limits for minors, allowing only 90 minutes of gameplay on weekdays and up to three hours on weekends. Additionally, games must display 'Healthy Gaming Advice' to encourage responsible gaming habits. Facial recognition, already integrated into daily life for security purposes in places like airports and banks, is becoming another tool in this regulatory arsenal.
What Does It Mean for Global Players?
For players outside of China, this change is unlikely to have any impact. The face verification system is tailored to comply with China's specific regulations, and since Love and Deepspace is rated 12+ in most global app stores, there is no foreseeable reason for such a system to be implemented globally.
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