Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Social Media
Claim: The digital games platform Steam released a game called “Plantation Simulator” that encourages players to engage in “whipping black people to keep your farm productive.”
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Steam did host a game called “Plantation Simulator” that included language encouraging players to whip Black characters to keep a farm productive.
Date: 05/24/2026
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Last Updated on May 24, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check