--- title: "PS5 alert: PlayStation will require age verification to allow chat and messaging" id: "185626" type: "post" slug: "ps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging" published_at: "2026-04-20T20:45:42+00:00" modified_at: "2026-04-20T20:45:42+00:00" url: "https://en.viciados.net/ps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging/" markdown_url: "https://en.viciados.net/ps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging.md" excerpt: "If you're the type who loves chatting while playing on the PlayStation 5 (PS5), get ready for a new security measure. Sony Interactive Entertainment has begun sending emails to users announcing the implementation of a new age verification system for..." taxonomy_category: - "Gaming News" - "gaming news" - "PlayStation" taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_69e69082bfbf7" taxonomy_tmauthors: - "Luis Andrade" --- By[Luis Andrade](https://en.viciados.net/author/luis-andrade/) - Owner of Portal Viciados Last updated: 20 de April de 2026 às 17:45 Compartilhar [https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fen.viciados.net%2Fps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging%2F](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fen.viciados.net%2Fps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging%2F) [https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=PS5+alert%3A+PlayStation+will+require+age+verification+to+allow+chat+and+messaging&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.viciados.net%2Fps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging%2F&via=lumijean](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=PS5+alert%3A+PlayStation+will+require+age+verification+to+allow+chat+and+messaging&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.viciados.net%2Fps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging%2F&via=lumijean) [https://web.whatsapp.com/send?text=PS5+alert%3A+PlayStation+will+require+age+verification+to+allow+chat+and+messaging%20%E2%98%9E%20https%3A%2F%2Fen.viciados.net%2Fps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging%2F](https://web.whatsapp.com/send?text=PS5+alert%3A+PlayStation+will+require+age+verification+to+allow+chat+and+messaging%20%E2%98%9E%20https%3A%2F%2Fen.viciados.net%2Fps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging%2F) [whatsapp://send?text=PS5+alert%3A+PlayStation+will+require+age+verification+to+allow+chat+and+messaging%20%E2%98%9E%20https%3A%2F%2Fen.viciados.net%2Fps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging%2F](whatsapp://send?text=PS5+alert%3A+PlayStation+will+require+age+verification+to+allow+chat+and+messaging%20%E2%98%9E%20https%3A%2F%2Fen.viciados.net%2Fps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging%2F) [https://t.me/share/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.viciados.net%2Fps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging%2F&text=PS5+alert%3A+PlayStation+will+require+age+verification+to+allow+chat+and+messaging](https://t.me/share/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.viciados.net%2Fps5-alert-playstation-will-require-age-verification-to-allow-chat-and-messaging%2F&text=PS5+alert%3A+PlayStation+will+require+age+verification+to+allow+chat+and+messaging) [#](#) [#](#) If you're the type who loves chatting while playing on**the PlayStation 5** (**PS5**), get ready for a new security measure. **Sony Interactive Entertainment**has begun sending emails to users announcing the implementation of a new **age verification** system for the use of online communication features. The measure aims to bring the console in line with new global regulations on child safety online, a move that platforms like **Discord**and **[Roblox](https://viciados.net/games/roblox/)** have also recently adopted. Artigo continua após enquete 1 ### Qual o seu protagonista favorito do GTA 6? 1Lucia 2Jason Ok press **Enter** ↵ Feito por: ## What changes in practice on the PS5? **Sony**’s main goal is to ensure a safe virtual environment, offering “experiences appropriate for players’ ages and for families, while always respecting everyone’s privacy.” O artigo continua após as sugestões[End of silence: Take-Two CEO confirms that GTA 6 marketing will begin “soon”](https://en.viciados.net/end-of-silence-take-two-ceo-confirms-that-gta-6-marketing-will-begin-soon/) [“Xuxa’s PC” breathes: The Division Resurgence arrives on PC requiring very little hardware](https://en.viciados.net/xuxas-pc-breathes-the-division-resurgence-arrives-on-pc-requiring-very-little-hardware/) [Ubisoft releases The Division Resurgence for PC in early access and details future seasons](https://en.viciados.net/ubisoft-releases-the-division-resurgence-for-pc-in-early-access-and-details-future-seasons/) Verification will be implemented **globally**. Here’s how your **PS5** features will be affected if you decide **not** to complete age verification: - **What will be blocked/limited:** Access to the platform’s communication services, including sending text messages and participating in voice chats (**Parties**). - **What will continue to work:** You will not lose your console. Access to games (including online multiplayer itself), earning trophies, and browsing the **PlayStation Store**will continue to function normally. So far, **PlayStation**has not set a deadline for users to complete the mandatory verification. The implementation is expected to roll out gradually over the coming weeks via system updates. **See also:**[GTA 6 | Take-Two CEO attacks Elon Musk in recent interview](https://viciados.net/gta-6-ceo-take-two-ataca-elon-musk-entrevista/) Do you like the **Viciados Portal**? We count on your support! 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