Overview

• Itch.io began reindexing free adult NSFW pages today, requiring developers to mark projects as “no payments” and complete a new content-warning system.
• Paid NSFW titles remain hidden from search results and recommendations as the platform continues discussions with Stripe, PayPal and other payment processors.
• Stripe has confirmed it cannot process content “designed for sexual gratification” due to banking partner restrictions, though it hopes to enable support in the future.
• The mass deindexing followed an anti-pornography campaign by Collective Shout that urged major card networks to cut off payment processing for adult game storefronts.
• The International Game Developers Association has condemned the opaque, finance-driven removals and is calling for clear content standards, transparent criteria and an appeals process.