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Microsoft begin rolling out Xbox account age verification checks in response to UK Online Safety Act
Microsoft have become the latest company to start introducing age verification measures in response to the the Online Safety Act that's just come into force in the UK. Folks logging into Xbox services with a Microsoft account from today will start getting optional notifications directing them to verify they're over 18,
Microsoft implements Xbox age verification to comply with UK Online Safety Act
At present, Xbox users "can continue to play and enjoy Xbox" without verifying their age. However, starting early 2026, age verification will be required for UK Xbox users with adult accounts to access the platform's full range of social features, including voice chat and messaging.
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