Itch.io blocks adult game creator profiles for UK users while keeping some games accessible
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Itch.io blocks UK access to adult creator profiles while some game pages remain available after age checks. The change aligns with the Online Safety Act.

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/36433609

  • Itch.io now blocks UK users from viewing NSFW game creator profiles, though some individual adult games remain accessible after age verification.
  • The restrictions started in August and align with the UK’s Online Safety Act requiring stricter age checks for adult content.
  • Developers lose UK discoverability while players can’t browse creator catalogs, forcing them to rely on direct links shared elsewhere.
  • BudgetBandit@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 days ago

    To add to that, most of the games are free but the creator asks for a dollar or two before you download, which is not required to play the game.