Want to access mature games on Steam? You’ll need a credit card for that – but only in the UK

Want to access mature games on Steam? You’ll need a credit card for that – but only in the UK

Valve is adapting Steam to comply with the UK’s Online Safety Act, but in a way that shouldn't be a pain.

Steam users in the UK will need a credit card to access “mature content” games

Valve has started rolling out age verification checks for Steam users in the UK. Brits will need a credit card on their Steam account to access mature games.

Steam Introduces Age Verification for ESRB 17+ Games in the UK

See full bio Obaid Ur Rehman At Tech4Gamers, I mainly cover new gaming news, leaks, and rumours. Aside from that, I love to write features about my favourite games while inserting my opinion about their different aspects.  See full bio Story Highlight Steam has introduced an age verification system in the UK for ESRB 17+ games. Many acclaimed AAA titles carry the ESRB 17+ rating, meaning unverified players won’t be able to access them. Even ac…