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Xbox rolls out age verification in the UK

Microsoft starts rolling out Xbox age verification in the UK

Microsoft is starting to comply with the UK’s Online Safety Act by prompting Xbox players to verify their age today. The prompts will be shown to Xbox players who indicate they’re over the age of 18 and will be shown when you sign into an Xbox account in the UK.

GamesIndustry.biz · 7h

Microsoft implements Xbox age verification to comply with UK Online Safety Act

At present, Xbox users "can continue to play and enjoy Xbox" without verifying their age. However, starting early 2026, age verification will be required for UK Xbox users with adult accounts to access the platform's full range of social features, including voice chat and messaging.

Engadget on MSN · 1d

Microsoft plans to bring Xbox age verification to countries outside of the UK

Microsoft is implementing an age verification system on Xbox accounts to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, and in a new blog post announcing the move, the company suggests it'll come to other countries,

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