The ongoing saga of payment processors pushing game stores continues, with itch.io now reindexing free adult content but some issues remain. Previously, itch.io announced they were forced to deindex (remove from search results) adult content due to pressure from their payment providers.
In a post on the itch.io forum, founder Leaf Corcoran noted that discussions with payment processors is ongoing. Paid adult content will be re-introduced much slower "to ensure we can confidently support the widest range of creators in the long term". The itch store is also now getting a new content warning system for pages tagged as "NSFW" (not safe for work).
One payment processor mentioned by Corcoran is Stripe, which itch.io has used for over 10 years. They spoke with Stripe, who mentioned they are not able to support "content designed for sexual gratification" and Stripe provided a further message:
Stripe is currently unable to support sexually explicit content due to restrictions placed on them by their banking partners, despite card networks generally supporting adult content (with the appropriate registrations). Stripe has indicated that they hope to be able to support adult content in the future.
Corcoran confirmed itch.io are looking at other payment partners for payment Stripe cannot process.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Kimyrielle 19 hours ago
Stripe says "It wasn't us!"
Visa said "It wasn't us!"
So... who was it?
Cyril 19 hours ago
due to restrictions placed on them by their banking partnersThis has to be dig out...
Salvatos 19 hours ago
But Stripe did say it was them. Forced by their banking partners, but it’s them nonetheless refusing to serve adult content transactions. Unlike Mastercard saying they haven’t imposed any restrictions.
Last edited by Salvatos on 1 Aug 2025 at 6:20 pm UTC
Cyba.Cowboy 15 hours ago
Sure, somebody could setup their own "consumer first" alternative payment network... But an alternative payment network would need to be independent of a financial institution (e.g. a bank) as much as realistically possible, as said financial institution would likely receive pressure from Visa / Master Card / etc to discontinue association with the alternative payment network.
In short, setting up a financial institution (e.g. a bank) is a big task, setting up an alternative payment network would be a herculean task.
Linux_Rocks 14 hours ago
TheRiddick 13 hours ago
They even have things like Indonesian QRIS or Chinese AliPay. Basically bypassing any American payment system.
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