The PEGI classification for video games will include new criteria to enhance player protection, particularly regarding unrestricted messaging and online purchases.
In a recent announcement, the European PEGI classification system, which categorizes video games by age appropriateness, revealed that it will be integrating new criteria to improve player safety. This update is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing online security for gamers. Starting in June 2026, all new submissions for game classification will be evaluated against an expanded set of criteria that will focus on both content and game features, including in-game purchases and prompts to encourage playing.
