Love and Deepspace is set to enhance its security protocols in China with the introduction of a face verification system in April 2025. While this may sound stringent, it aligns with China's existing regulations. Let's dive deeper into the reasons behind this move and what it means for players worldwide.
Why Is Love and Deepspace Adding Face Verification?
For Chinese players, the addition of face verification isn't a surprising development. China has stringent real-name authentication requirements for online games, particularly to prevent minors from accessing titles rated 18+, like Love and Deepspace. This measure is part of a larger initiative under China's Minors’ Protection Law aimed at tackling gaming addiction among young people.
China has been progressively tightening regulations on the gaming industry. There are already strict playtime limits in place: minors are allowed 90 minutes of gameplay on weekdays and three hours on weekends. Moreover, before starting a game, players are greeted with 'Healthy Gaming Advice' reminders to take breaks and maintain a healthy balance.
Facial recognition technology is not new to China; it's widely used for security purposes in various sectors, including airports and banks. The integration of this technology into gaming is a natural extension of these practices.
What Does It Mean for Us?
For those of us outside China, this change likely won't affect our gameplay experience. The face verification system is tailored to meet China's specific regulatory requirements. Love and Deepspace maintains a 12+ rating in most global app stores, suggesting that similar verification measures are not on the horizon for international players.
What are your thoughts on this new feature? We'd love to hear your opinions in the comments. Don't forget to stay updated with Love and Deepspace’s latest events and updates by downloading the game from the Google Play Store.
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