Microsoft Begins Age Verification Checks for R-Rated Games in Australia
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Microsoft begins age verification checks for R-rated games in Australia
Microsoft will soon require Australian users to pass age verification checks to access R18+ games across PC and Xbox. The move is one of the first instances of Australia’s Age-Restricted Material Codes being applied to video games. Originally implemented on 9 March, following December’s underage social media ban, the new codes aim to prevent children from accessing age-inappropriate content. Pornography sites were among the first to comply, prev…
Microsoft has begun removing mandatory age verification for many users in the Xbox ecosystem. A year ago, Microsoft began gradually introducing mandatory age verification, first in the UK and then in other countries. Users were forced to provide documents or use third-party services, which was frustrating for privacy-conscious players. Now, Microsoft has suddenly started sending many users messages stating... The post Microsoft Streamlines Age V…
Xbox Adds Age Verification for 18+ Games in Australia
Xbox is expanding its age-verification requirements in Australia, with users now being asked to confirm their age before accessing games and apps rated 18+ through the Xbox and Microsoft Stores.The new rule is set to take effect in late August 2026, after which adult Xbox account holders will need to complete an age check to access 18+ rated content. Some users in New Zealand have also reportedly seen the same prompt, although Microsoft has not …
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