The Truth Behind DNF's Bizarre Censorship: Tencent Suspected of 'License Laundering' Again

The recent wave of censorship in Dungeon & Fighter (DNF) has triggered player backlash. While the official explanation blamed the 'Iron Fist' (a term for strict government regulatory intervention), diligent players digging into game licensing records suggest a different story. It appears that because the DNF mobile version 'borrowed' the PC client's 16+ license, the PC client was left without one. Tencent is suspected of having 'laundered' a license by applying an 8+ rated license for 'DNF: Genesis' (创新世纪) to the PC version.

The result is absurd 'over-censorship.' Because 8+ and 16+ ratings have vastly different thresholds for content like religious imagery, the game has suffered extreme modifications. This has led to the bizarre phenomenon where the mobile version remains un-censored while the PC version is heavily stripped. Players are furious, drawing parallels to the infamous Monster Hunter: World fiasco where Tencent also blamed regulators to deflect responsibility, and are now warning that this risky behavior could lead to both versions of the game being pulled.

In the comment section, users are debating the technicalities: some point out that major expansions don't always require new licenses, while others advocate for mass reporting to hold the company accountable. Users jokingly refer to Tencent as 'Nanshan Undefeated' (a sarcastic nickname for their powerful legal team), lamenting that while the company tries to navigate the complex licensing system, it is ultimately the veteran players who suffer from these greedy corporate maneuvers.