“Steam started blocking Australian users from viewing or buying 18+ rated games on September 9, 2026, unless they attach a valid credit card to their account. Valve’s rollout affects hundreds of mature-rated titles, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Doom Eternal, and it doesn’t matter whether the account is brand new or fifteen years old with a library full of paid-for adult games. Without a credit card on file, those store pages, search results, and even home-page recommendations simply disappear.”
Last time I checked Bank Australia still had a no fee credit card, that was probably a year ago. No fee cards seem to be very rare now. I no longer have, or want a credit card at all.
I’m holding off on trying my 2 (visa, non big bank) debit cards for now, since this appears to be such a mess.
Steam should have contacted account holders with accurate details already, they are still sending me wishlist emails.
I dont know why its tied to credit cards. Porn sites accept a face scan lol id rather that
I have zero interest in using a 3rd party app with, or without a photo (but especially with) to verify my age, or identity
I basically trust steam (not as much as their plethora of fans), so I wouldn’t have a real issue with adding a debit card if that worked.
This really does not bode well though.