Sony is reminding PlayStation users that age verification will soon be required for certain PSN features in the UK and Ireland.
Players who do not verify their age by the deadline may lose access to several social and communication features, including:
- Voice chat
- Text messaging
- Party chat and group sessions
- Discord voice chat integration
- Gameplay broadcasting to YouTube and Twitch
- Some in-game chat and user-generated content features
Users will still be able to play games and access the PlayStation Store without age verification.
Sony says the change is being introduced to comply with online safety regulations and create safer online experiences for younger users.