The strictest anti-addiction measures

China has long held a negative perception of electronic games, and from the perspective of game developers, there is still much to be done. Game companies need to firmly implement the requirements set by the government, sometimes even stricter than the government demands. On August 3rd, media reported that in 2020, over half of Chinese children and adolescents suffered from nearsightedness, and the phenomenon of academic impairment and personality changes caused by addiction to online games was on the rise. The harms of gaming are increasingly gaining societal consensus and are often referred to as "digital opium" or "electronic drugs." As a result, the Chinese government has decided to issue a policy that is disliked by all underage gamers - the "Measures for the Prevention of Addiction in Minors."

In 2019, the National Press and Publication Administration of China issued the "Notice on the Prevention of Minors' Addiction to Online Games," which stipulated that minors should not exceed one hour of gaming time per day, and should not exceed three hours on weekends and public holidays, with gaming sessions ending before 10 p.m. Furthermore, game companies are required to implement anti-addiction systems, enforce real-name authentication for minors, and restrict their gaming time and spending. In other words, underage players are only allowed to play games for a maximum of three hours per week.