Call of Duty’s new account policy is raising not only confusion but also serious worries among veteran players.
Activision has put in place a compulsory age verification system for anyone playing Warzone or Black Ops 6.
Entering a birthdate may seem simple, but the way this system is applied has players concerned that it could become much more intrusive later on.
How Does This Age Gate Work?
As of the July 16 update, anyone booting up Call of Duty will now need to enter their date of birth.
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+ 3This data is now mandatory and tied to every player’s Activision account. If the system finds that the player is below the required age, it will instantly ask for parental consent.
Not meeting that requirement will block access for now and could lead to the account being deleted in four months.
For example, if someone doesn’t submit their birthdate by November 10, 2025, they could permanently lose their account and progress.
This is the first time Call of Duty has tied something as serious as account survival to age input.
Why Is Age Verification Being Enforced Now?
The official reason from Activision is that this helps promote respect and positivity in multiplayer, based on the Call of Duty Code of Conduct.
click to enlarge+ 3But players aren’t entirely buying that explanation. Some worry this is only the beginning of stricter account control measures.
No ID verification is required at the moment, but many are speculating that future updates could require personal documents such as government-issued identification to confirm age.
People worry this could lead to more privacy invasions down the line, especially as Activision keeps developing centralized systems that track player actions, money-making, and access restrictions.
Why Doesn’t the New Rule Make Sense?
The system itself is flawed from the outset since, like many online age checks, it can be easily bypassed by typing in a fake birthday.
click to enlarge+ 3There is no real validation in place; it’s just a digital checkbox that can be easily manipulated.
The stakes are high because making account deletion depend on such a loosely applied rule has players asking why it’s necessary, given that platforms like Steam simply use age verification as a basic filter for adult content.
This policy creates a potential barrier to entry for younger fans or anyone lacking a valid ID and parental approval. At the end of the day, this might just be a sign of where Call of Duty is heading next.
On its own, the policy seems minor, but along with other recent choices, it shows how Activision intends to control its player base, which many see as a dealbreaker.
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