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PEGI Updates EU Video Game Age-Rating System

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On March 12, 2026, the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) system, which classifies video games by age appropriateness, announced updates to its video game age-rating framework, adding new criteria that directly address monetisation models and urgency‑based sales tactics aimed at younger users.

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On March 12, 2026, the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) system, which classifies video games by age appropriateness, announced updates to its video game age-rating framework, adding new criteria that directly address monetisation models and urgency‑based sales tactics aimed at younger users. As these changes will take effect in June 2026, game publishers should consider proactively assessing their upcoming titles to determine whether any planned features might trigger a higher PEGI rating.

The classification criteria have been expanded, with the key updates summarised below:

Game Feature

Minimum PEGI Rating

Loot boxes/paid random items (e.g. card packs, gacha systems)

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