Itch.io has announced the removal of the majority of its adult and sexual content after pressure from the organization Collective Shout, which also targeted Steam. On July 23, creators began to notice that NSFW tagged games had been removed or shadowbanned, prompting Itch.io to confirm the situation on July 24. The company indicated that this rapid development was due to scrutiny from their payment processors concerning specific game content. A comprehensive audit of the site's content is now underway to ensure future compliance with terms.
Itch.io has removed the majority of its adult and sexual content citing pressure from the organization Collective Shout, similar to the actions taken against Steam.
Creators began noticing games with NSFW tags being 'shadowbanned' and others pulled, leading to Itch.io's confirmation of removals.
Itch.io stated, 'We understand this action is sudden and disruptive...we are truly sorry for the frustration and confusion caused by this change.'
The company is conducting a 'comprehensive audit of content' to ensure compliance with the terms set by payment processors.
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