Xbox has made a sudden and unexpected change to its age verification policies, informing a large number of players that they are no longer required to verify their age to access certain features on the platform.

This development comes as a surprise, given that Xbox only began rolling out age verification in the UK and other countries last year, warning players that verification would be necessary to maintain full access to the console's features.

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  • Xbox has lifted age verification requirements for many console owners, although the reason behind this decision is not yet clear.
  • The change does not appear to be universal, with players in some countries like Australia still being required to verify their age.
  • The move raises questions about the future of age verification on Xbox and whether this is a permanent or temporary shift in policy.
  • Xbox has not provided a detailed explanation for the sudden change, leaving players to speculate about the motivations behind it.

Source: Pure Xbox