The investigation centers on allegations that Steam failed to properly assess and report potentially illegal content related to the game, which allows players to manage a historical plantation and includes the depiction of violence against enslaved individuals. Following public outcry, the game’s developer withdrew it from the platform. The Bundesnetzagentur has expressed concerns that Steam may not have adequately addressed complaints about ‘Plantation Simulator,’ a requirement under the EU’s Digital Services Act. Steam is recognized as one of the largest video game distribution platforms globally.