Gacha Second Life
Posted in pcgaming | 2022-05-18
Second Life is Banning Gacha Style Transactions Next Month
Due to a "changing regulatory climate" Second Life studio Linden Lab has announced that starting August 31, chancebased content purchases—gacha, in other words—will be banned entirely. Vendors selling gacha content will need to "retool their products" or else face enforcement starting September 1.
Why did Second Life Get Rid of Gacha?
Linden Lab, the developer of long-standing sim Second Life, announced that it will be removing gacha mechanics from the title later this month. The adjustment is due to a " changing regulatory climate," the developer said in a blog post.
Why is Second Life Banned?
They banned Second Life because it violates their Terms of Service / Rules of conduct. They also prohibit all versions of games rated Adults-Only according to the ESRB's Rating Guide. Now lets see how this applies to Second Life.
Is Second Life Shutting Down?
It looks like the Shelter in Second Life will be sadly closing down at the end of August 2020 after 16 years of operating.
Is Gambling Legal in Second Life?
Gambling is strictly prohibited in Second Life and operating, or participating in, a game of chance that provides a Linden Dollar payout is a violation of our Terms of Service.