HoYoverse agrees to pay $20 million after FTC allegations of child privacy and loot boxes
The developer of Genshin Impact, HoYoverse, has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States to resolve allegations of violating children’s privacy and engaging in deceptive practices related to the game’s loot boxes. The fine amounts to 20 million dollars, setting a precedent in the video game industry.