In the world of gacha games, a tried-and-true strategy has emerged: incorporating sensuality to boost appeal. It’s no surprise, then, that numerous gacha titles, whether new releases or struggling games, lean into this “Plan B” to gain traction, often seeing surges in popularity as a result. A prime example? Snowbreak: Containment Zone.
Previously subjected to censorship for its “suggestive” content, Snowbreak had raised its age rating to mitigate concerns. Many players assumed that this move would allow future content to pass unscathed. Yet, that assumption was proven wrong.
In an unexpected development, Snowbreak: Containment Zone has been hit with another wave of censorship, prompting the developers to refund customers who purchased specific costumes and interactive scenes during a designated period. These refunds are being issued in BitGold.
While no official reason was provided, the strongest speculation points to new censorship actions and policies from the Chinese government. Even more troubling for fans? The developer, Amazing Seasun Games, has confirmed that this censorship will apply to both the Chinese and Global versions of Snowbreak.
[October 30th Adjustment Additional Notice]
Hello Adjutants,
Here are the detailed adjustment plan mentioned in the “October 30th Adjustment Notice”:
[BitGold Refund]
1. All purchases made as of 2024/10/30 12:00 (UTC+8) for the listed outfits and interactable scenes will be… pic.twitter.com/ILPFTt45iX— Snowbreak: Containment Zone (@SnowbreakEN) October 29, 2024
Reports indicate that Snowbreak is not alone. Over 16 other Chinese games are said to be undergoing similar censorship, with some characters removed or redesigned entirely. What do you think about this situation?
