Xbox isn't the first platform to be affected by the UK's Online Safety Act. Reddit and Discord have also implemented new age verification systems to access 18+ content; however, gamers are already getting around Discord's tool by using Death Stranding 's photo mode.

Xbox now requires age verification in the UK — even for long-time users. Elon Musk's X has a smart solution than Microsoft.

Microsoft, the parent company of Xbox, ensures the protection of user personal data in the verification process will be safeguarded with industry-standard encryption.