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YouTube is tightening its rules on violent video game content. Starting November 17, videos depicting realistic human characters in scenes of mass violence or torture may be age-restricted. This means viewers under 18 or those not signed in will be blocked from watching certain clips, even if the content is part of a popular game.
When deciding whether to restrict a video, YouTube considers how long the violent scene lasts, whether it’s zoomed in, and if the main focus is on realistic human harm. Creators might need to blur or adjust their footage to avoid age restrictions, especially in intense missions or cutscenes.
YouTube hasn’t specified exact games, but realistic, human-focused scenes in titles like Grand Theft Auto or Call of Duty could be impacted. Non-fleeting violent moments or zoomed-in torture sequences are more likely to trigger age restrictions.
Yes. Creators can blur, obscure, or edit graphic scenes to reduce the risk of age restrictions. YouTube also suggests alternative gameplay strategies to keep the content compliant while retaining the intended narrative or action sequences.
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