Chinese courts allow heirs to inherit accounts of deceased gamers — multiple cases spanning years establish precedent for digital ownership of games, in-game items, and microtransactions

Chinese courts are now recognizing digital assets like games, in-game items, and microtransactions as inheritable properties, setting a significant precedent as multiple rulings have addressed this area over the years. This development fills a gap in Chinese inheritance law, which previously lacked explicit provisions for digital ownership. This ruling could have broader implications for digital asset management globally, ensuring that heirs can legally inherit and manage the digital belongings of deceased gamers.