Overview
- The three platform holders published updated shared principles on January 14, 2026 via Xbox Wire, formalizing ongoing collaboration first announced in 2020, with no new tools, metrics, or timelines disclosed.
- The refreshed framework is organized around three pillars—Prevention, Partnership, and Responsibility—to guide player-protection efforts across their services.
- Prevention commitments focus on clear codes of conduct, easy-to-use parental controls, and guidance that helps players and parents tailor gaming experiences.
- Partnership efforts span industry and civic groups, including ESRB, PEGI, the Entertainment Software Association, the Family Online Safety Institute, the Thriving in Games Group, and the Tech Coalition’s Lantern program, alongside cooperation with researchers and law enforcement.
- Responsibility measures include removing unsuitable content, escalating penalties for misconduct, transparent rules, ethical data practices with skilled human oversight, and prompt notification of law enforcement when unlawful conduct or imminent risk is identified.