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PEGI ratings for game releases in Europe will be age-restricted if they contain loot boxes

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PEGI will apply higher age ratings to games containing loot boxes and other potentially addictive in-game purchase systems starting June 2026, aimed at enhancing parental guidance on children's online safety; this move could significantly raise the age rating for many popular titles, impacting their accessibility to younger audiences. Content creators should prepare for stricter guidelines when designing monetization features within games targeted at European markets.

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