naiwa 2026-05-21

The company is being sued in New York.



Valve continues to defend its position in court regarding loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2 and other games.After a lawsuit from New York authorities, the company stated that such mechanics are not gambling and are widely used outside the industry — for example, in collectibles.In court, Valve representatives noted that punishing such systems could lead to a "slippery slope," since similar formats are found in other areas.The company also emphasized that users receive a guaranteed outcome — one item from the container, without bets or risk.As an argument, Valve pointed out that "people love surprises," comparing loot boxes to collectible cards and toys. A similar position was previously voiced by EA.Valve insists on dismissing the lawsuit, claiming that its systems do not fall under the definition of gambling according to New York state laws.At the same time, the company is not facing criticism over loot boxes for the first time, especially considering the possibility of trading items on the Steam marketplace.
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