Forza Horizon 6 devs clarify moderation after itasha ban controversy

Playground Games issued a statement on October 30 via Chinese social media to address player bans for itasha liveries in Forza Horizon 6, though the post was deleted shortly after. The developers clarified that human moderators review content and that report volume does not influence enforcement priority. Over one month, more than 12.5 million designs were created with approximately 21,900 reports submitted. Only 3% of these reports led to disciplinary action, affecting fewer than 700 accounts, with just 7% resulting in permanent bans for full nudity.

The studio emphasized that all user-generated content must remain suitable for the youngest age ratings across regions, including CERO B in Japan and PEGI 3 in Europe. Moderation criteria include sexually suggestive elements such as glassy eyes, parted lips, or seductive clothing. While the developers stated that AI is not used for reviews and that penalties follow a gradual system, the specific examples provided sparked further criticism from the community regarding the interpretation of suggestive content.