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 it's part of a larger trend. And if you're curious about what this means for the global version, I've got some insights on that as well.
Why Is Love and Deepspace Adding Face Verification?
For players in China, this isn't a major shift. The country already enforces strict real-name authentication for online games, particularly to prevent minors from accessing games rated 18+, which is the rating for Love and Deepspace in China.
This move aligns with China's ongoing efforts to combat gaming addiction among minors, as outlined in the Minors' Protection Law. Over the years, China has implemented various measures to regulate the gaming industry, including 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 security purposes, such as in 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 verification system is tailored to meet China's specific regulatory requirements. Love and Deepspace remains rated 12+ in most global app stores, so there's no indication that a face verification system will be introduced globally 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 by downloading the game from the Google Play Store.
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