Sony has announced an age verification system on PlayStation to comply with online child protection laws, with a deadline before 2027. The measure does not affect the core experience: playing games, purchasing games, or using the PlayStation Store remains the same. The change focuses on online social and communication features, such as voice chat, messages, and groups.
How the age filter will work on PlayStation consoles 🎮
The system will require users to verify their age to access social features. Sony has not yet detailed the exact method, but speculation includes the use of identification documents or biometric verification systems. Unverified accounts will lose access to voice chat, private messages, and groups. The measure aims to align with regulations like the European DSA, although the technical implementation may vary by region.
Goodbye chaos: now you'll have to prove you're not an 8-year-old child 😈
Finally, adults will be able to prove they are of legal age to insult properly in voice chat. Sony, in its infinite wisdom, has decided that enough is enough with anonymity: if you want to send a text message to your friend to arrange a gaming session, you'll first have to scan your ID. Of course, to buy a 70-euro game you don't even need to breathe. The logic of big corporations, always impeccable.