Supercell and King bosses warn EU's Digital Fairness Act could hurt players and studios
The European Commission formally proposed the Digital Fairness Act on November 11, which would switch off paid virtual currencies by default for minors, ban loot boxes and pay-to-win mechanics for minors, require real-money value disclosure, and allow fines up to 6% of global turnover. Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen and King president Todd Green publicly opposed it, arguing it treats all games rated below PEGI 18 as aimed at children and creates uncertainty for Europe's 1,000+ mobile studios.
What this means for indie developers：If you ship games with IAP, virtual currencies or loot boxes in Europe, assess now how default minor restrictions and real-money pricing disclosure would affect monetization and UI.