Overview

• The age-verification requirement stems from a $20 million FTC settlement addressing deceptive loot box practices targeting minors.
• HoYoverse must comply with COPPA by deleting data of players under 13 without parental consent and introducing parental controls for minors under 16.
• Players who fail to verify their age by July 18, 2025, will have their accounts suspended, with permanent data deletion if unresolved by July 20, 2026.
• The settlement also mandates accurate disclosure of loot box odds, real-money purchase options, and transparency around virtual currency exchange rates.
• This regulatory action reflects growing scrutiny of gacha mechanics and dark-pattern tactics, setting potential precedents for gaming industry standards.