EU Kids Act Could Mandate Age Checks for Single-Player Games
A proposed EU Kids Act aims to enhance online safety for minors under 15. The legislation could require stricter age verification for various digital services, including online games. This may extend to single-player titles distributed through platforms like Steam, raising industry concerns.
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Single player games might require age verification if they use Steam under EU Kids Act's current draft, according to MEP's senior policy adviser
A draft of the EU Kids Act proposes mandatory age verification for users accessing online platforms, which could impact single-player games distributed or updated via platforms like Steam. While the legislation is still a proposal, its current broad definition of 'online games' has raised concerns among industry advocates about its potential reach.
European Commission's proposed EU Kids Act could see online games forced to enact stricter age verification amid new rules around accounts for under 15s
The European Commission is proposing the EU Kids Act, which would mandate stricter age verification for online games and other digital services for users under 15. The legislation aims to protect minors from exploitation by requiring tiered account systems and parental controls, though concerns about data protection and anonymity remain.
