The age rating process for digital games relies on developers filling out an International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) questionnaire when submitting their games to digital storefronts. This questionnaire covers in-depth questions about the game’s content. A proper and honest completion of this questionnaire should provide accurate age ratings for various global rating systems like PEGI and ESRB.
IARC administrators also play a role in ensuring the accuracy of these ratings through manual checks, although this particular case with “Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator” has highlighted the challenges that can arise in the digital age of gaming.
The fate of the game on the Nintendo Switch eShop remains uncertain, as it’s unclear when or if it will return, pending an accurate age rating.
