United States of America: FTC and DoJ lawsuit against Cognosphere (owner of Genshin impact) over alleged deceptive practices related to the sale of lootboxes
Progress
Current status
under investigation
17 Jan 2025 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
FTC and DoJ issued proposed order in lawsuit against Cognosphere (owner of Genshin impact) over alleged deceptive practices related to the sale of lootboxes
On 17 January 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DoJ) issued a proposed order requiring Cognosphere Pte. Ltd and Cognosphere LLC (Cognosphere), makers of the video game Genshin Impact, to pay USD 20 million and a…
SourceEvent type
public lawsuit
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority