Microsoft plans to bring Xbox age verification to countries outside of the UK

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Microsoft is implementing age verification for Xbox players in the UK to comply with the Online Safety Act, initially as an optional feature but mandatory by early 2026 for full access to social features. Partnering with Yoti, players can verify their age through various methods, and similar tools may be rolled out in other regions in the future. Want More Context? 🔎

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