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Xbox, Nintendo and Sony Refresh Shared Safer Gaming Principles

The refreshed framework builds on a 2020 pledge to emphasize parental tools, external collaboration and transparent enforcement.

Overview

  • The three platform holders published an updated cross-company safety framework on January 14 via Xbox Wire.
  • The principles are organized around Prevention, Partnership and Responsibility as a high-level guide for ongoing work.
  • Prevention focuses on easy-to-use parental controls, clear guidance on codes of conduct and tools that let families tailor children’s experiences.
  • Partnership includes work with ESRB, PEGI, the Entertainment Software Association, Family Online Safety Institute and Thriving in Games Group, plus research collaborations and participation in the Tech Coalition’s Lantern program.
  • Responsibility commitments cover removing unsuitable content, escalating penalties for misconduct and notifying law enforcement when necessary, with the statement inviting broader industry adoption and no specific new technical rollouts announced.