Xbox begins age verification in the UK in accordance with recent law — with restrictions beginning early next year

Xbox users in the U.K. will start being encouraged to verify their identity, with new procedures in alignment with the country's Online Safety Act.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-age-verification-uk-changes-2026

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