Age Verification News
The latest Age Verification coverage curated for game developers.
Game Developer reports that Discord is bringing back age verification using an account-signal model to estimate a user's age group. The move could affect how studios, community managers, and live-ops …
GamesIndustry.biz details the EU Commission’s draft KIDS Act, which could bring broad new rules to online games sold in EU territories. Developers may need stronger age assurance, parental controls, and …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Discord has relaunched age verification with non-biometric options after privacy backlash. Users can now verify through credit cards, app stores, Google Wallet, or AgeKey, while Discord says …
Steam users in Australia now appear to need credit-card age verification before accessing R18+ games. The change affects storefront access rather than in-game content, and it could add friction for …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Epic Games Store will require Australian players to prove they’re 18+ before downloading or buying R18+ titles, starting September 9. The check won’t affect owned games or …
Xbox will require age verification for Australian adult accounts to access R18+ games and apps on the Microsoft and Xbox Store starting in late August 2026. The change applies to …
Roblox’s Q1 was strong on the top line, with revenue up 39% to $1.4 billion and bookings up 43% to $1.7 billion, but the company trimmed its full-year outlook after …
Sony's new age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland will restrict access to communication features and certain third-party services for those who don't comply. This change could …
Discord's delay in rolling out age verification highlights a significant oversight in their communication strategy. Developers should be aware of how this impacts user engagement and community management. The lack …
Discord's age verification rollout has been pushed to late 2026 due to privacy backlash. Developers should note the implications for user data handling and potential impacts on community engagement.
Discord's new age verification policy, effective March, initially raised concerns but has since been revised. Most adults will not need to verify their age, as Discord can infer it from …
Discord's upcoming age verification requirement will impact user access significantly. Developers, especially those in community management and user engagement roles, need to prepare for how this may affect their user …
Roblox's new global age verification for chat access marks a significant shift in user interaction policies. This move aims to enhance safety by limiting communication between minors and adults, impacting …
Roblox has initiated the rollout of voluntary age checks using facial age estimation technology to enhance safety on its platform. This move aims to restrict communication between minors and adults, …