UPDATE: A statement from the producer of Snowbreak seems to imply that the censorship was done begrudgingly, and was the result of a competitor causing problems for Amazing Seasun Games. You can check it out here. (Thanks @OneeneeX)
Snowbreak: Containment Zone recently announced they would be removing or altering dozens of outfits and skins in order to comply with Chinese censors.
The Chinese gacha game has made headlines in recent months after openly defying Western censors, but it seems even they can’t avoid CCP regulation.
You can check out the full list of skins affected below.
Notice of Adjustments to Certain Operatives and Outfits
Hello Adjutants,
It is with great regret that we inform you that due to factors beyond our control, we will be adjusting the design or ceasing the sale of certain operatives and outfits. In order to ensure that the Snowbreak… pic.twitter.com/b9bKgIhTMw— Snowbreak: Containment Zone (@SnowbreakEN) August 26, 2024
- Fritia – Hush [Nimble Hare]
- Tess – The Magician [Merry-in-Exile]
- Fenny – Coronet [Slopestyle Diva]
- Lyfe – Wild Hunt [Ice Dancer]
- Katya – Blue Bolt [Graceful Danseuse]
- Fritia – Hush [Symphony of Frenzy]
- Acacia – Kaguya [Allure of Lotus]
- Eatchel – The Cub [Overdue Radiance]
- Fenny – Coronet [Sugar Queen]
- Cherno – Enigma [Apprentice Maid]
- Enya – Exuvia [Kiss Be the Remedy]
- Acacia – Kaguya [Dimensional Memory]
- Fenny – Coronet [Stinging Rose]
- Marian – Swift [High Roller]
- Yao – Winter Solstice [Snowridge Sledding]
- Haru – Absconditus [Covert Zephyr]
- Lyfe – Wild Hunt [Street Code]
- Tess – The Magician [Secret Date]
- Acacia – Kaguya [Dimensional Memory]
- Fenny – Coronet [Stinging Rose]
- Marian – Swift [High Roller]
- Yao – Winter Solstice [Snowridge Sledding]
- Haru – Absconditus [Covert Zephyr]
- Katya – Blue Bolt and her outfit [Routine Outing]
Users who already own these products will not be affected according to Snowbreak, and will only affect customers who don’t already own the above skins.
These changes were made in order to “ensure that the Snowbreak experience on both the mainland China and global servers is the same”.
Snowbreak: Containment Zone is available now for iOS, Android, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store).
