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Valve in hot water, Discord begs forgiveness, and more game media layoffs - Patch Notes #42
This week's gaming news roundup covers significant industry events including Microsoft's Xbox leadership changes, Valve facing a lawsuit over gambling in Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2, and layoffs at companies like Riot Games and Eurogamer. Additionally, Krafton appointed a chief AI officer, Embark Studios' CEO became Nexon's executive chairman, and Discord delayed its age verification rollout.
Discord delays controversial age verification rollout, saying it "missed the mark" following community outcry
Discord is delaying its controversial age verification rollout after significant community backlash, with co-founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy admitting the company "missed the mark" in its communication. The company will not require face scans or ID uploads from all users, instead relying on internal systems for most age determinations, with third-party verification reserved for a small percentage of users accessing age-restricted content.
'We failed at our most basic job:' Discord delays age verification rollout
Discord is delaying its age verification rollout, which requires face scans or identity documents, until the second half of 2026 due to community backlash and privacy concerns. The company's CTO admitted they failed to clearly explain the process, leading to widespread skepticism, especially after a past data breach. New verification options, including credit card usage, will be added, and Discord pledges transparency regarding third-party vendors.
Discord delays age verification rollout to second half of 2026 following backlash
Discord has delayed its global age verification rollout to the second half of 2026 due to significant backlash and privacy concerns from users. Co-founder and CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy acknowledged the company's failure to clearly communicate its intentions, clarifying that widespread face scans and ID uploads are not planned. The company also addressed concerns about data collection and a previous security incident, emphasizing stricter vendor requirements and data handling policies.
Discord delay global rollout of age verification to improve transparency and add more options
Discord is delaying the global rollout of its age verification system to improve transparency and offer more user options. The company acknowledges a failure in clearly explaining the process and intends to add more verification methods, such as credit card verification, and enhance vendor transparency before proceeding. For regions where age checks are legally mandated, such as the UK and Australia, current rules will remain in place.
