Game age rating system PEGI to get big changes for in-game items and online play
The Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) age rating system is implementing significant changes to how games are classified, particularly concerning in-game items and online interactions. New categories will address paid random items, time-limited offers, NFTs, blockchain mechanisms, daily quests, and communication features, with updated ratings coming into effect in June 2026.
- Entities
- Topic: Online Interaction
- Topic: Age Rating System
- Topic: In-game Purchases
- Topic: Blockchain
- Topic: NFTs
- Topic: Loot Boxes
- Company: PEGI
- Company: USK
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