Xbox Adds Age Checks in UK to Comply with Online Safety Act

Xbox adds age checks in UK to comply with Online Safety Act

Microsoft confirmed this week that it is introducing age verification procedures for Xbox users in Britain. These new processes, which will become mandatory in 2026, mean that...

Xbox players encouraged to verify their age, complying with the UK's Online Safety Act

Your ID or a credit card will work, but aren't required. Xbox users in the UK are being encouraged to verify their age via government-issued ID, credit card, mobile provider, or age estimation, all in compliance with the new UK Online Safety Act. Players aged 18 or older are being encouraged to verify their age now, ahead of a requirement to do so early in 2026. Those who have identified that they’re of age will receive notifications encouraging…

Xbox, UK, Join a Growing Age Verification Trend in Gaming: 'We Can Keep Players Around the World Safe'

Complying with the controversial UK Online Safety Act, Microsoft is introducing a system that asks Xbox players to verify their age. Those in the UK who are under 18 won’t be able to fully use voice chat, text messaging, and game invites. Right now, the process is optional, but starting in 2026, stricter limits could kick in as more of the Online Safety Act comes into effect. The company might also apply this rule to more regions in the future. …

Xbox users will now need to verify their age, in compliance with UK's Online Safety Act

Microsoft is implementing age verification for Xbox users, in compliance with the UK's new Online Safety Act.

UK Xbox Players Must Verify Age to Keep Social Features

Xbox is rolling out age verification for UK-based players to meet new safety rules. Starting now, adult users in the region will see prompts to verify their age. While it’s optional for now, that’s changing soon. Starting from early next year, unverified users aged 18 and above will lose full access to social features such […]