EU AI Act

A guide to six regulatory risks shaping games in 2026

This article outlines six key regulatory risks facing the video game industry in 2026, focusing on EU legislation. It details how aspects like in-game monetization, AI use, user-generated content, and virtual currencies are subject to new laws such as the EU AI Act, Digital Services Act, and proposed Digital Fairness Act and KIDS Act. The piece highlights enforcement actions and advises studios to proactively integrate these regulations into their game design.