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Microsoft Enforces Age Verification for UK Xbox Players

7/28/2025

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Starting next year, Microsoft will enforce age verification for UK Xbox players aged 18 and older to align with the Online Safety Act. Players can confirm their age through methods like government IDs or credit card checks. Those who fail to verify will face restricted access to social features by early 2026, impacting their gaming experience.

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Starting next year, Microsoft will enforce age verification for UK Xbox players aged 18 and older to align with the Online Safety Act. Players can confirm their age through methods like government IDs or credit card checks. Those who fail to verify will face restricted access to social features by early 2026, impacting their gaming experience.