Xbox to implement age verification in Australia on console and PC in late August
Xbox will implement age verification for users in Australia starting in late August 2026 to comply with R18+ game access regulations. Users will need to verify their age through methods like email, facial scan, or ID to access rated 18+ content on the Microsoft and Xbox Store for both console and PC. This follows similar age verification rollouts by Sony and Valve in other regions.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Sony
- Company: Valve
- Platform: Xbox
- Company: VerifyMy
- Topic: Online Safety Laws
- Company: Yoti
- Platform: PC
- Topic: Age Verification
- Topic: Gaming Regulations
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