Minors May Lose Access to Essential Functions in GTA Online with New Age Rules

Age Verification Coming to GTA Online for Safer Gameplay and Compliance with UK Laws

Reports from insider Tez2 indicate that Rockstar Games is developing an age verification system for GTA Online. This system would require players to confirm their age before accessing the game or using specific features, including in-game mobile messages, text chat, and Snapmatic. Leaked screenshots of the game’s code show references to “Age Assurance,” suggesting the system is already under development. The UK is expected to be the first region to implement this age verification. This is driven by stricter online safety laws, as the British government has been pushing for increased age verification for potentially harmful content. The country’s Online Safety Act is set to strengthen regulations by July 2025. This move aligns with broader industry trends, as other studios and platforms also adopt similar measures to comply with regulations, including those from Ofcom targeting non-compliance on adult sites. Rockstar Games is also working on a GTA Online update scheduled to launch alongside Grand Theft Auto 6 in 2026. However, the company has not yet confirmed whether age verification will be part of this upcoming update.

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