Emerging extended reality technologies are reshaping how children play, learn, and socialize. Yet, they also present serious safety risks. Gaming, a primary form of entertainment for children, is also one of the key applications of XR. While XR platforms offer immersive and engaging gaming experiences, recent news has highlighted safety concerns such as car accidents, lower judgment for real-world situations, and exposure to disturbing content like virtual rape. This research examines how XR game design may lead to online safety risks for children. Through analysis of player forums, game developer forums, and interviews with child players, we identify harmful XR design patterns, explore how developers collaboratively generate and implement risky game ideas, and document children's firsthand experiences of online safety risks. Existing ethical frameworks often fail to address the immersive and socially dynamic nature of XR games. We advocate for a child-centered, design-aware approach to ethical considerations in XR games, urging platforms and policymakers to prioritize children's developmental needs. Our work aims to help shape safer, more inclusive XR environments through research and cross-sector collaboration.

翻译：新兴的扩展现实技术正在改变儿童的娱乐、学习与社交方式，然而这些技术也带来了严重的在线安全风险。作为儿童主要娱乐形式的游戏，正是XR的核心应用场景之一。尽管XR平台提供了沉浸式游戏体验，但近期新闻报道揭示了诸如交通事故、现实情境判断能力下降以及接触虚拟性侵等不良内容的安全隐患。本研究聚焦XR游戏设计如何导致儿童在线安全风险，通过分析玩家论坛、游戏开发者论坛资料及对儿童玩家的访谈，识别有害的XR设计模式，探索开发者协作生成并实施高风险游戏创意的方式，并记录儿童遭遇在线安全风险的第一手体验。现有伦理框架往往难以应对XR游戏所具有的沉浸性与社会动态性特征。我们倡导以儿童为中心、关注设计过程的XR游戏伦理路径，呼吁平台与政策制定者优先考虑儿童发展需求。本研究旨在通过跨领域研究与合作，助力构建更安全、更具包容性的XR环境。