PlayStation's age-restriction measures are being implemented on consoles in the UK.

Sony's Compliance with UK Regulations: Sony is beginning to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act by implementing age verification requirements for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland.

Impact on PlayStation Features: From June 2026, PS4 and PS5 owners who do not complete age verification will be unable to participate in voice chats, messaging, parties, or use third-party communication services.

Continued Access with Limitations: Users can continue to play games on PlayStation without age verification, but certain features will be restricted until verification is completed.

Age Verification for Broadcasting: Age verification will also be necessary for broadcasting features or sharing gameplay on platforms like YouTube or Twitch from a PlayStation console.