Steam Updates Guidelines, Restricts Certain Adult Content
Developers on Steam should be aware of the new guidelines that restrict adult-content games to ensure compliance with the standards of various payment services, card networks, and internet providers.
Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read
Updated Steam Guidelines for Adult Content Require Compliance with Payment and Internet Standards
Valve recently updated Steam's rules, particularly affecting games with adult content. Valve implemented these changes without prior official announcement, leading to uncertainty among developers about the specific modifications. The updates suggest that Valve advises content creators to ensure compliance with guidelines that payment services, card networks, and internet providers establish.
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