EU Consumer Watchdogs Launch Legal Action Against Major Game Publishers Over Virtual Currency

By Dr Andreas Lober · GamesIndustry.biz · 2026-10-01

GamesIndustry.biz reports that the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network has initiated enforcement actions against nine prominent gaming firms, including Riot Games and Ubisoft, regarding their use of in-game currencies. The regulatory group argues that these digital economies

GamesIndustry.biz reports that the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network has initiated enforcement actions against nine prominent gaming firms, including Riot Games and Ubisoft, regarding their use of in-game currencies. The regulatory group argues that these digital economies