Steam’s LGBTQ+ Tag Reportedly Blocked In China As It ‘Violates Local Laws And Regulations’

Kotaku | 25.06.2026 23:44
According to several reports on social media sites, the “LGBTQ+” tag has been banned on Steam in China. While Valve has yet to issue an official statement or confirm users’ reports, those who have attempted to access games with the LGBTQ+ tag in China have reportedly been issued an error message stating that the page’s content has been flagged as “inappropriate” as it “violates local laws and regulations.”