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Xbox UK Rolls Out Age Verification, Blocks Social Features for Kids

July 30, 2025
Black and white Xbox Series X controllers rest on a surface in front of the console, with a blurred racing game background.

Microsoft has introduced age verification for UK Xbox users, requiring those 18+ to confirm identity via facial analysis, ID, credit…

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Xbox to Require Age Verification in UK by 2026 for Social Features

July 29, 2025
Xbox logo: white X in a circle, 'XBOX' in sans-serif font below, on a green background.

Microsoft will enforce mandatory age verification for UK Xbox users by early 2026, restricting social features like clubs and third-party…

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