{"rewrite":{"id":"r_b04c9e5ab7e78cfadcb5aa11","clusterId":"c_45fb8f174dff7a6376577668","slug":"rumble-roses-inspired-adult-catfight-game-rejected-by-bank-ahead-of-steam-early-access","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Rumble Roses-Inspired Adult Catfight Game Rejected by Bank Ahead of Steam Early Access","summary":"Solo developer Dire. reported on August 16, 2026 that Japan Post Bank refused to handle transactions for the adult catfight action game Lesbatto! during the Steam early access review process. The developer had moved on August 1 and submitted a change of address, after which the bank, which had previously approved handling, reversed its decision. The rejection has stalled the release schedule, pushing early access to September or later. If Steam's review process does not clear by mid-September, the developer plans to skip Steam entirely and release only on DLsite. Lesbatto! has been in development since 2023, and the developer's Ci-en profile states the game was born from frustration that a sequel to a certain company's women's wrestling game never appeared, indicating strong influence from Rumble Roses. The game is planned for PC via Steam and DLsite, with a free demo available on Ci-en. This incident follows a series of bank rejection reports in August 2026, including a general-audience yuri game and the adult title Yariste Mesubuta, whose developer also faced payment refusal from Steam sales.","whyItMatters":"The rejection occurred after a mere address change, not a new business relationship, showing banks are re-evaluating existing accounts of adult content creators, a pattern that has now hit three reported cases in August 2026 alone.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe developer\u0026#39;s Ci-en profile explicitly cites impatience over the lack of a sequel to a certain company\u0026#39;s women\u0026#39;s wrestling game, a clear reference to Rumble Roses, as the motivation for creating Lesbatto!. The game has been in development since 2023, with progress reports posted regularly.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bank rejection came after the developer submitted a change of address following a move on August 1. Despite having previously been approved for handling, Japan Post Bank reversed its stance, leaving the developer without a clear path forward. The developer has stated that if Steam\u0026#39;s review process does not clear by mid-September, the game will skip Steam and launch only on DLsite.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis incident is part of a broader trend in August 2026, with Game Spark reporting multiple cases of banks refusing payments for Steam sales. These include a general-audience yuri game delayed due to payment refusal and the adult title Yariste Mesubuta, whose developer reported being denied receipt of Steam revenue. The reasons remain unclear, whether due to overseas transfers or adult content, but the frequency has increased noticeably this month.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"A bank rejected an adult game dev's account after just an address change. The game was already approved for handling. Now early access is stalled. This is the third reported case this month.","twitterPost":"Japan Post Bank reversed its decision on an adult catfight game dev's account after a move. If Steam review doesn't clear by mid-September, the game skips Steam and goes DLsite-only. Debanking keeps hitting indie devs.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Solo developer Dire. reports Japan Post Bank refused to handle transactions for adult catfight game Lesbatto! after an address change, stalling Steam early access. The game may skip Steam for DLsite-only release if review doesn't clear by mid-September. 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