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Valve Reverses Nighthawks Rating After Developer Appeal
Valve has reversed the 'Adult Only' rating applied to the vampire RPG Nighthawks, allowing it to launch on Steam on September 22. The rating had restricted the game's visibility on the storefront. Wadjet Eye Games appealed the decision, which also brought increased attention and wishlists for the title.
Vampire RPG escapes Steam's 'Adult Only' jail just in time for launch: "At the risk of disappointing some players, Nighthawks is not porn"
The vampiric RPG Nighthawks has successfully had its 'Adult Only' rating removed from Steam just before its launch. This rating, mistakenly applied by Valve, would have hidden the game from most players. While stressful for the developers, the situation led to a surge in wishlists and highlighted issues with Valve's content guidelines for indie developers.
Steam reverses porn game rating it mistakenly gave to an indie vampire RPG, and despite the stress it was a 'net positive' overall as wishlists on Steam 'basically doubled overnight'
Valve has reversed its decision to give the upcoming RPG Nighthawks an adults-only rating, allowing it to be more visible on Steam. Publisher Wadjet Eye Games and developer Richard Cobbett expressed relief, noting the initial rating caused significant stress but ultimately led to a doubling of wishlists, which they consider a net positive despite the marketing boost being unintentional.
Valve finally backs down after age-restricting a Steam vampire RPG without any sex or nudity for having too much sex and…
Valve has removed the 'adults only' age restriction from the upcoming Steam RPG Nighthawks after the developer Wadjet Eye Games protested the classification. The game, which features mild adult situations and non-explicit nudity, was mistakenly flagged by Valve, severely impacting its visibility. While the situation caused significant stress for the developers, it ultimately led to increased awareness of the game.
"Valve is under the impression that this game is way sexier": Nighthawks devs claim vampire RPG has erroneously been slapped with Steam adult content label
The vampire RPG Nighthawks has been incorrectly labeled as adult content by Valve, preventing it from appearing in Steam searches and causing its removal in some countries. Developers Wadjet Eye Games and Richard Cobbett are working with Valve to rectify the classification, which they believe is a misinterpretation of the game's mature themes and limited explicit content.
Upcoming vampire RPG Nighthawks has been removed from Steam search and delisted in certain countries as Valve classifies…
The upcoming vampire RPG Nighthawks has been delisted from Steam search and removed in certain countries due to Valve classifying it as 'Adults Only.' Publisher Wadjet Eye Games and developer Richard Cobbett claim the game's sexual content is mild and that Valve is misinterpreting its depiction, leading to significant visibility issues and potential launch problems.
GamesRadar+ Fall Preview 2026: Your next favorite games make up our hefty Most Wanted list
GamesRadar+ has released its Fall Preview list for 2026, highlighting anticipated games across various genres. While Grand Theft Auto 6 is mentioned, the list focuses on other titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Gears of War: E-Day, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, among many others.
Nighthawks Launches This Fall on PC and Mac
Wadjet Eye Games announced that Nighthawks, a story-rich vampire RPG, will launch for PC and Mac this fall. The game, created by Richard Cobbett, features over 800,000 words and more than 80 fully voiced characters. Players will navigate a world where vampires have been exposed, dealing with the political and social fallout.
Release Dates/Windows
A trailer has been released for the game Nighthawks, indicating an Autumn release window. Further details on the specific release date are expected.
Coming Fall 2026: Nighthawks, a different kind of vampire RPG (PC & Mac)
Nighthawks, a story-rich vampire RPG developed by Richard Cobbett and published by Wadjet Eye Games, is set to release on PC and Mac in Fall 2026. The game explores a world where vampires have been exposed and must coexist with humans, featuring over 800,000 words of content, a fully voiced cast, and powerful vampire magic.