Petition · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ban in-game currency from video games

Closed 59 signatures

What the petition asks

We the undersigned would like the government to ban video/mobile games from having in-game/premium currency, and require local currency to be used (the currency where the game is being played).
We think in-game currency in games is an incredibly predatory tactic and could be used to disguise from the purchaser how much they are actually spending. We think there is no inherent benefit of premium currency and that it just confuses and distracts. Alongside this, we think premium currency is often bundled strategically so that the amount you buy is either just not enough for an in-game purchase which means you end up buying a more expensive pack or it will be just too much so you have some left and then feel inclined to buy more.

Timeline

5 Dec 2024 Petition opened for signatures
5 Jun 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 59
Status Closed
Department Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened 5 Dec 2024
Closed 5 Jun 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.