Nintendo is reportedly cracking down on uncensored nudity and adult-themed games on the Switch eShop.
That’s according to “amazing mature (LEWD) titles” publisher Gamuzumi, who has put out numerous adult-themed Switch games in recent years, including ‘Elves Fantasy Hentai Puzzle’, ‘Beauty Bounce’ and ‘Inside Her (Bedroom)’.
However, according to the company, its next hentai-themed game, ‘Hot Tentacles Shoot’, has been rejected by Nintendo, because of an allegedly refreshed stance on adult content on the eShop.
“We received an answer from Nintendo and now we have a confirmation that they do not allow uncensored boobs on their consoles now,” it claimed.
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“Basically, obscene content could damage the brand and infringe its policies. This means that now all games with boobs nudity should be censored and that’s why our game (Hot Tentacles Shoot) was rejected in the first place.”
It added: “Also, our recently announced game, Elves Christmas Hentai Puzzle, was also rejected due to having nudity. That’s all the info we have so far, we’ll try to send the games without nudity for approval again and see what they say and update the thread if necessary.”
If true, the new policies could mean that other publishers of adult content on Switch could soon see their games censored.
Considering that historically Nintendo has been strict about ensuring its console libraries are clear of adult content, it may surprise some that these types of games have been frequently approved for release on Switch.
A brief search of the Nintendo Switch eShop reveals that games such as ‘Fantasy Tavern Sextet’, ‘Panty Party’ and ‘DokiDoki Pants’ have been approved for release
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