Steam Is No Longer Allowing Adult Games In Early Access

The article discusses Valve's decision to no longer allow adult games on Steam's Early Access platform. Key points: - Valve has updated its policies to exclude games with "mature themes" from Steam Early Access. - The developer of the adult action RPG "Heavy Hearts" had their game rejected from Early Access due to its adult content. - "Heavy Hearts" was also affected by Itch.io's delisting of adult games earlier this year, resulting in a significant loss of revenue. - The developer is now relying more on Patreon and Subscribestar, but these platforms also have issues with adult content creators. - Gamers and developers, including the IGDA, have criticized the lack of transparency and clear guidelines around the censorship of adult games. - Itch.io is exploring solutions, including re-listing free NSFW content and finding alternative payment processors. The article provides a concise summary of the key events and issues surrounding Valve's changes to its policies on adult games in Early Access.