Tencent Will Block Chinese Players From Accessing GTA and Many Other Foreign Games

Earlier this week, we wrote about good news for Chinese gamers, as the Chinese government, which must approve every game that hits the market there, has resumed the licensing process and as a result 45 new titles will be released in the country. However, while this problem is now out of the way, another has already appeared on the horizon.

Application to accelerate internet speed

Games that are not officially approved by the Chinese government, especially those requiring online access, are hard to get in this country, not so much because of direct bans, but because of Internet speed limitations. Local networks are usually too slow to allow for playing banned games.

This problem could be circumvented by using special apps to accelerate internet speed. In 2018, such an application was released by Tencent. It enjoyed quite a lot of popularity among players who wanted to play games that, in theory, are not available in the country. It also became quite an effective channel for foreign manufacturers who wanted to reach s in one of the largest industry markets in the world.

Update will block unapproved games

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Tencent refused to comment further on the changes. However, the situation is widely commented upon by players in China. They are somewhat dismayed, though not surprised. Quoting the statement of one of them, posted on Weibo (via Reuters):

Finally, one can still ask the question, what further restrictions might come to China when it comes to the gaming industry? After all, it doesn't look like the policy on unwanted titles has visibly loosened despite the apparent thaw.

1. Tencent - official website

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