UPDATED: FTC Bans Genshin Impact's HoYoVerse From Selling Lootboxes To Teens Under 16, Adds $20 Million Fine
Today, the FTC (US Federal Trade Commission) announced a settlement with Genshin Impact developer HoYoVerse (Cognosphere) regarding marketing loot boxes to children. According to the announcement, HoYo,
Genshin Impact developer to pay $20M fine to US Federal Trade Commission over loot box violations
The company will pay, and make changes to its disclosures
Genshin Impact Publisher Hit With $20M Fine for Marketing Loot Boxes to Children
The FTC's complaint alleges that Singapore-based Cognosphere deceived children and other users about the real costs of in-game transactions and the odds of obtaining rare prizes.
Genshin Impact’s developer to pay $20 million fine to settle FTC charges
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday that Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere has agreed to a $20 million settlement and several restrictions on how it sells its loot boxes and manages children’s personal data.
FTC says Genshin Impact 'deceived children' and orders its publisher to pay a $20 million fine and stop selling loot boxes to kids
The FTC says "Genshin Impact deceived children, teens, and other players into spending hundreds of dollars on prizes they stood little chance of winning."
Genshin Impact maker fined $20M over loot box deception
The FTC penalized the Genshin Impact developer for misleading marketing around loot boxes and breaching child privacy laws.
Developer Cognosphere Banned from Selling Loot Boxes to Teens Under 16, Fined $20M By FTC
Today, the United States Federal Trade Commission has published a summary of their case against ‘Genshin Impact’ developer Cognosphere, issuing a $20M USD monetary penalty against “Cognosphere Pte. Ltd” and “Cognosphere LLC”.
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