PlayStation Implements Age-Gating Restrictions in the UK Starting June 2026
Sony is enforcing age verification requirements for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland starting June 2026, restricting access to social features like voice chats and messaging unless users verify their age. The move aligns with the UK’s Online Safety Act and follows Microsoft’s similar implementation on Xbox. Verification can be done via mobile number, face scan, or ID through partner Yoti.
Topics: Age Verification Online Safety Act PlayStation Regulation Social Features