If you’re planning to jump into Call of Duty soon, you might be asked to share your birthday before you can start playing. Activision has introduced a new step to its account setup, aiming to support a safer and more positive gaming environment.
According to a social media post spotted by Charlie Intel, players must now add their date of birth to their Activision account. If the system detects that a player is underage, they will be prompted to obtain parental consent to continue playing. Without this, the account may be deleted.
Activision explained this move as part of their commitment to delivering a positive community experience, which is outlined in the Call of Duty Code of Conduct. They are asking players to update their account information accordingly.
Call of Duty now requires players add their birthday to their account. If you’re underage, Parental Consent Required pop up appears with info on how to continue to play.
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Interestingly, the current process does not seem to require uploading any form of ID for birthday verification. However, it’s possible that Activision might introduce stricter checks in the future, especially if concerns about age restrictions grow.
One might wonder how many players will find this new requirement a bit of a hassle, or if it will simply become a standard step like many other games have. How will the community react to this added layer? Yikes, some might grumble about privacy, but others may welcome any effort that supports the safety of younger gamers.
