Love and Deepspace is taking its security measures to the next level in China with the introduction of a face verification system set to launch in April 2025. While this might sound like a heavy-handed approach, it's important to understand the context and implications, especially if you're curious about how it might affect the global version of the game.
Why Is Love and Deepspace Adding Face Verification?
For players in China, this isn't a significant shift, as the country already mandates strict real-name authentication for online games. The primary goal of this new system is to prevent minors from accessing games rated 18+, which includes Love and Deepspace in China. This move aligns with China's broader initiative to combat gaming addiction among minors under the Minors' Protection Law. The government has been progressively tightening regulations on the gaming industry, enforcing strict playtime limits for minors—90 minutes on weekdays and three hours on weekends, for example.
Additionally, games in China are required to display 'Healthy Gaming Advice' before players can even start playing, encouraging them to take breaks and maintain a balanced approach to gaming. Facial recognition is already widely used in China for various security purposes, such as at airports and banks, making this new feature an extension of existing practices.
What Does It Mean for Us?
For those of us outside of China, this update likely won't have any direct impact. The face verification system is tailored to meet China's specific regulatory requirements. Since Love and Deepspace is rated 12+ in most global app stores, there's no indication that such a system will be implemented for international players in the future.
What are your thoughts on this new security feature? We'd love to hear from you in the 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 dive right into the action.
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