The organisation has concerns over the alleged use of deceptive UI elements to encourage players to spend more time and money in the games

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Italy's Competition Authority is investigating Activision Blizzard for allegedly using deceptive UI design and aggressive monetization practices in Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile. The investigation focuses on misleading interface elements that encourage excessive spending and playtime, unclear virtual currency valuations, inadequate parental controls that default to minimal protection, and potential violations of consumer data rights. The authority is concerned these practices may particularly harm minors and exploit gaming addiction vulnerabilities.

Italian Competition Authority investigating Activision Blizzard over Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile monetisation