Sony Will Require Age Checks in the UK and Ireland to Access PlayStation Communication Features

Sony will require age checks in the UK and Ireland to access PlayStation communication features

Sony is adopting new age verification policies for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland. The company isn't making this a blanket requirement, but steps to confirm age will be needed to access "communication, broadcasting, and certain in-game features" beginning in June 2026. That includes essentials for online and social gamers, such as joining a party, voice chatting, text messaging or using third-party chat programs such as Discord. Some in…

PS5 Age Verification Coming to UK and Ireland, Needed for Messages and Voice Chat

Get your phone out - In what is a rather sudden development, PS5 players are being sent notifications about age verification. At the time of writing, this is...