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New PEGI Ratings for Loot Boxes Set for 2026

3/14/2026

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  • Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) will introduce new age ratings for loot box games, effective June 2026.
  • Games with paid random items will receive PEGI 16; NFTs will be PEGI 18; time-limited offers will be PEGI 12.
  • The change aims to inform parents about in-game purchase risks and protect children, experts say, though effectiveness depends on parental engagement.
  • The ratings do not apply retroactively to existing games.