Both systems refer to ways in which players can buy boxes with unknown contents which are only revealed upon opening. If you're wondering what the difference is between gacha mechanics and loot boxes, there essentially isn't one. FIFA 21 developer EA has come under fire for its use of loot box mechanics. It's likely Linden Lab sees the writing on the wall and understands that this thorny issue isn't going away. FIFA developer EA is currently entangled in a lawsuit over loot boxes in Canada and has been heavily penalized for their use in the Netherlands. A proposed law in Australia is looking to restrict the sale of these items to those over 18, for example, while UK research conducted earlier this year drew a "robust" link between gambling and loot box purchases. Why is Linden Lab making this decision now?Īround the world, governments and regulatory bodies are cracking down on publishers including loot boxes or gacha mechanics in their games. In essence, this is just a change to ensure that players won't be able to sell gacha packs or loot boxes of any kind.
Similarly, breedables - that is, pets within the game - won't be affected either. The developer says subscription boxes, Linden Homes, and fatpacks - as well as any other "currently-allowed distribution mechanisms" - won't be affected by this change. Handily, Linden Lab provides an FAQ below the original announcement. Sales for "known items" - that is, items that are quantified prior to purchase - won't be affected, so if your game is, for example, a fishing game, you'll still be able to sell bait for players to fish with. Players are encouraged to report any gacha mechanics they see post-grace period using the Second Life "Gaming Policy Violation" abuse option. After that point, gacha mechanics will be a violation of the game's terms and conditions. In order to give creators a chance to alter their games within Second Life, Linden Lab says it's giving a grace period, which will last until midnight on August 31st. After August 31st, all your shopping in Second Life will need to be for "known items".
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