DanThaMan

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Yeah so the guy says "Steam no longer accepts early access for mature/adult games".
I'm already approved.
If they go back on their word, I guess I'll have to hash that out with their support.
I'm not gonna stir the hornet's nest though, and I'm assuming that I can release - as there's a big green button saying I can.
But if you're actually able to publish it you won't actually be able to update it if the update contains NSFW content..
 

BananaCreamGames

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But if you're actually able to publish it you won't actually be able to update it if the update contains NSFW content..
NSFW games get denied EA so that they can't add more (unreviewed) content. That's the point of having EA denied, because Steam doesn't check EA updates.
Existing Early Access games have not been affected as far as I know.
There's plenty of Early Access NSFW games out right now, with four having released in the past 2 weeks.

Bestiality and rape content started this by the way, which is what they're screening for also, without explicilty saying so. That was quite obvious by the games that were delisted and denied EA initially.
 

DanThaMan

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NSFW games get denied EA so that they can't add more (unreviewed) content. That's the point of having EA denied, because Steam doesn't check EA updates.
Existing Early Access games have not been affected as far as I know.
There's plenty of Early Access NSFW games out right now, with four having released in the past 2 weeks.

Bestiality and rape content started this by the way, which is what they're screening for also, without explicilty saying so. That was quite obvious by the games that were delisted and denied EA initially.
Straight from Google..

No, existing Early Access NSFW games generally cannot be updated with new NSFW content on platforms like Steam, as developers are now required to release such content as separate DLC, which must undergo a new review process. This policy change, which took effect in late August or September 2025, also means new games with mature themes can no longer be released through Early Access.
 

BananaCreamGames

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Straight from Google..

No, existing Early Access NSFW games generally cannot be updated with new NSFW content on platforms like Steam, as developers are now required to release such content as separate DLC, which must undergo a new review process. This policy change, which took effect in late August or September 2025, also means new games with mature themes can no longer be released through Early Access.
Can you please share a link? :)

EDIT:
I can't find *any* official statement from Steam on Early Access not being able to add NSFW. So that's all hearsay.
I'm continuing as I planned and will adjust if they deny my updates post launch :)
 
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alkob

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Ah, ok. I hadn't realised - I've had a Steam account for many years so it wasn't a problem for me.
Good luck!
thx
the worst thing is that the bloody online safety crap doesn't even work as intended. I can freely access any porn site without a need to prove my age, just use virtual machine and VPN. But if I want to as an adult buy a nsfw game on steam I have to have a credit card.
On top of that, you can join army at the age of 16 and kill people but watching porn is harmful at the same age.
 

Libralces

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the worst thing is that the bloody online safety crap doesn't even work as intended. I can freely access any porn site without a need to prove my age, just use virtual machine and VPN. But if I want to as an adult buy a nsfw game on steam I have to have a credit card.
On top of that, you can join army at the age of 16 and kill people but watching porn is harmful at the same age.
The absurdity of stupid prohibitions, it will only get worse in the future, "all for the protection of children"
 

SpearFishing

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wasnt the update coming out this month?


Relevant part:


"In other news, my paypal funds are still frozen. They confirmed that they have done so, and I had to redo the KYC - which is complete. They responded that they need to look further into the dealings of my account to see if there has been a breach of their terms of service... I think they suspect money laundering/illegality or whatever. I've done some research and they usually do this and hold funds from anywhere from 3 to 26weeks (yikes) before they're liable to either legally clarify or release the funds.

In light of this I have decided to go ahead and not put my hopes up while they kick the can down the road, and instead:
I'm committing to the Steam/Itch release in December.
(I still hope to be able to regain Paypal in the meantime)
If not, I'll restructure my business setup after the Episode 6 release, so that I can return to a Patreon-first model.

So, due to my payout being useless (for the forseeable future),
this happens:


  • EP6 will have more content (mainly more sex)
  • EP6 releases on Steam + Itch in mid December.
    (If nothing changes I'll release it on Patreon a bit later for free as thanks)
  • Patreon billing will be paused indefinitely until the payout issue is resolved
I will still be posting devlogs and renders here as regularly as I can, so that part doesn't change. In fact, new render coming shortly :)

In the meantime, please , if you haven't already. Thanks!

Love, BCG <3
"
 
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