Activision has introduced an age-verification requirement for players of Call of Duty, mandating that they enter their date of birth upon logging in. This is in response to the ESRB's Mature rating designation, which restricts the game to individuals aged 17 and older due to violent content and mature themes. Those underage will face a parental consent prompt. Players risking account deletion by November 10, 2025, if they do not comply. The requirement may address new legal obligations while highlighting the game's mature content, including operators associated with drug culture.
Activision is implementing a new age-verification method requiring players to provide their date of birth when logging into Call of Duty games. This measure aligns with the Mature rating from the ESRB, intended for players aged 17 and older, due to content containing blood, gore, strong language, and mature themes.
Players who log into Call of Duty will encounter a requirement to enter their date of birth, with a parental consent pop-up appearing for underage users. Activision stated, 'In accordance with our efforts to deliver a positive community experience, players are being asked to provide updated information to their accounts.'
Failure to provide a date of birth by November 10, 2025, will result in the deletion of the player's Call of Duty account. This move appears to fulfill new legal obligations, though Activision has not clarified why this requirement is being enforced now.
Call of Duty features operators linked with cannabis culture, including characters like Cheech and Chong, Jay and Silent Bob, and Snoop Dogg. This aspect further emphasizes the game's alignment with a mature audience, corroborating the necessity for age verification.
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