Epic Games' Emphasis on Blockchain Games Seen from the Delisting of Gods Unchained

The long-established blockchain card game Gods Unchained was recently rated "Adults Only" by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States this month, leading to its removal from the Epic Games platform. However, Epic Games quickly adjusted its content policy in response, indicating its support for the blockchain gaming industry.

Gods Unchained Removed from Epic Games Store Suddenly

On the 14th of this month, the information page of the card chain game Gods Unchained disappeared from Epic Games without warning.

Due to Gods Unchained being reclassified as Adults Only (AO) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States recently, as the game involves blockchain technology and a Play-to-Earn (P2E) mechanism offering cash rewards, it was rated as for adults only.

According to Epic Games' content policy, games rated as Adults Only are generally not allowed to be released, which led to Gods Unchained being removed from the platform.

Epic Games Changes Game Content Policy

Just when it seemed that blockchain games were facing an industry bottleneck, Epic Games took the initiative to update its content policy a few days later, ensuring that blockchain game mechanisms would not become a restriction for being listed on the platform.

Epic Games included a provision in its content policy stating that if a game is rated as Adults Only solely because it uses blockchain or NFT technology by the ESRB, it can be listed on Epic Games as an exception, as long as it complies with the platform's blockchain technology and content guidelines, including the prohibition of content related to pornography, gambling, and hate speech.

This change means that games like Gods Unchained can be resurrected and relisted on the Epic Games platform.

Epic Games' Emphasis on Blockchain Games

This event highlights the clear difference in stance between Steam and Epic Games. The former rejects all blockchain games due to their speculative nature and risks, while the latter is willing to welcome them and even modify its content policy accordingly, forming a distinctly different strategy.

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Through the policy change by Epic Games, it is evident that the weight of blockchain games in Epic Games' development plans is significant, demonstrating real support rather than just slogans or marketing tactics.

The development of blockchain games will continue to have more connections and influence on Epic Games in the future.