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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.
Sony Demands Your Face to Play: PlayStation Age Verification Begins
Sony is implementing mandatory age verification for certain PlayStation features, requiring users to submit facial scans or upload government IDs via the Yoti service. This move is in response to global regulatory pressure for age verification laws aimed at protecting younger users. The policy shift raises significant privacy concerns among advocates and marks an end to digital anonymity on the platform.
PS5 Owners Outraged After Being Told They Could Lose Features
Sony is requiring PlayStation 5 owners in some countries, including the United Kingdom and Ireland, to verify their age or risk losing access to communication features like messaging and voice chat. The process, which involves photo-based biometric verification through a partner company called Yoti, has been criticized for being intrusive and problematic, with users reporting significant difficulties and frustration.
Sony rolls out age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland
Sony is implementing age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland to comply with new local laws, including the UK's Online Safety Act. Account holders will need to verify their identity through methods like facial scans or ID submission to retain access to communication features such as messages and voice chat. Failure to verify by June 2026 will restrict access to these features and some third-party services, though users can still access the PlayStation Store and play games.
PlayStation consoles will need age verification to use voice chat from this year
Sony Interactive Entertainment is implementing age verification for voice and text chat features on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles to comply with global regulations. Users will need to complete a one-time verification process, likely using a service like Yoti, to continue using communication features, though other services like gaming and the store will remain accessible. This change is expected to roll out across all regions by the end of the year, with Microsoft and Nintendo likely to follow suit.
Sony Has Global Plans For PlayStation Age Verification - Report
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly planning a global rollout of age verification for PlayStation users to access online communication features. This initiative aims to comply with global regulations and ensure age-appropriate experiences, though users will still be able to access games and the store without verification. The company is working with Yoti for this process, despite the company facing fines for data mishandling in Spain.
