Love and Deepspace is set to enhance its security protocols in China with the introduction of a face verification system in April 2025. This might sound a bit intense, but let's dive into why this is happening and what it means for players both in China and globally.
Why Is Love and Deepspace Adding Face Verification?
For Chinese players, this isn't a major shift as China already enforces strict real-name authentication for online games. The primary goal is to prevent minors from accessing games rated 18+, which is the rating for Love and Deepspace in China. This move aligns with China's broader initiative to combat gaming addiction among minors, as outlined in the Minors' Protection Law. The country has been progressively tightening regulations on the gaming industry, implementing measures such as strict playtime limits for minors—90 minutes on weekdays and three hours on weekends.
Additionally, games in China are required to display 'Healthy Gaming Advice' before players start, encouraging them to take breaks and avoid excessive gaming. Facial recognition technology is already widely used in China for various security purposes, including at airports and banks, making this new feature a natural extension of existing practices.
What Does It Mean for Us?
For players outside of China, this change is unlikely to have any impact. The face verification system is tailored to meet China's specific regulatory requirements. Love and Deepspace remains rated 12+ in most global app stores, and there's no indication that a similar verification system will be implemented for international players in the future.
What are your thoughts on this new feature? We'd love to hear your comments. In the meantime, don't miss out on the latest events and updates in Love and Deepspace. You can download the game from the Google Play Store and stay engaged with the community.
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