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Surprise, surprise, Minecraft players are already using mods to bypass Xbox's new age restrictions
Minecraft players on PC are using mods to bypass Xbox's new age verification restrictions in the UK, which were implemented due to the Online Safety Act. These restrictions prevent players from chatting if they haven't verified they are over 18. Players are reportedly finding ways to circumvent these measures, though it is suggested these bypasses may be short-lived.
Europe Is Putting Harsher Age Restrictions on All the Things You Hate About Modern Gaming
Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) is implementing significant updates to its age rating system starting June 2026, introducing stricter classifications for loot boxes, microtransactions, and daily login incentives. Games featuring paid random items like loot boxes will automatically receive a PEGI 16 rating, while those with time-limited purchases will be rated PEGI 12. Unrestricted online communication will result in an 18 rating.
