Xbox isn't the first platform to be affected by the UK's Online Safety Act. Reddit and Discord have also implemented new age verification systems to access 18+ content; however, gamers are already getting around Discord's tool by using Death Stranding 's photo mode.

Xbox now requires age verification in the UK — even for long-time users. Elon Musk's X has a smart solution than Microsoft.

Microsoft is implementing age verification for Xbox users, in compliance with the UK's new Online Safety Act. From today, players aged 18 and over based in the UK and accessing Xbox with a Microsoft account will be encouraged to verify their age. This, Microsoft said, is a one-time process to ensure access to age-appropriate experiences.