**Bizarre and Uncanny ‘Farming Simulation’ Game ‘Horses’ Prohibited from Epic Games Store**
In an unexpected development, the eagerly awaited farming simulation title ‘Horses’ has been prohibited from the Epic Games Store right before its planned launch. Created by Santa Ragione, ‘Horses’ is recognized for its bizarre and uncanny interpretation of the farming simulation category. The game had previously encountered obstacles when a work-in-progress version was turned down by Valve, and now Epic Games has taken similar action, citing breaches of their regulations against “Inappropriate Content” and “Hateful or Abusive Content.”
Santa Ragione, the creators of ‘Horses,’ conveyed their shock at the ruling, particularly as Epic Games had been provided access to a build of the game for two months and had approved it for release 18 days prior to its debut. This abrupt change has raised inquiries about the reasoning behind the prohibition, with some theorizing that it could be a response to Valve’s former rejection of the incomplete build.
The situation has ignited a discussion within the gaming community regarding the consistency and transparency of content regulations on prominent gaming platforms. While ‘Horses’ has been classified as inappropriate by Epic Games, other contentious content, such as adult-only and NFT games, still manage to be available on the store, resulting in claims of double standards.
As the developers and supporters await more details from Epic Games, the destiny of ‘Horses’ remains unclear. The incident emphasizes the difficulties indie developers encounter in maneuvering through platform regulations and the effects such choices can have on their initiatives.