UK wants companies to take measures to protect vulnerable players from loot boxes

If the developers do not take action, the British Government will not hesitate to arrange the loot boxes.

According to VGC, The British government demands video game development companies measures against loot boxes. This is to protect the most vulnerable players. Also if they don’t see new measures for games, they won’t hesitate to organize their loot boxes.

The government wanted the loot boxes not allowed for children or teenagers minors, unless their parents give the necessary permission. That’s what Culture Minister Nadine Norries said in a statement: “We want to prevent children from spending online without their parents’ consent being encouraged through in-game purchases such as loot boxes.”

One of the suggested measures was the implementation of parental controls.Regarding companies, add: “Gaming companies and platforms should do more to ensure controls are implemented and age restrictions so that players are protected from the risk of being harmed by the game.” One of the suggested measures was the implementation of parental controls.

Despite these warnings, the UK Department of Digital Affairs, Culture, Media and Sport, create group consisting of companies develop the necessary measures for protect players and in this way, to reduce risk of damage.

Before all this, there was a call for testing on loot boxes made in 2020, which the Department of Digital Affairs observed. players those who regularly use loot boxes suffer both mental and material harm.