Bypassing UK age verification with Death Stranding: A potential game-changing move?
The UK's Online Safety Act, which requires age verification for viewing adult content, has been enforced, and platforms like Reddit have prepared for the requirement. However, some users are finding ways to bypass the system. One such method involves using the photo mode in the video game Death Stranding to fool Discord's age verification system.
Death Stranding, developed by Hideo Kojima of Metal Gear Solid fame, allows players to pose the game's character, Sam Porter Bridges, with multiple expressions, including mouth movements. This feature is being used to trick Discord's verification system into accepting the virtual character's face as a real person, bypassing the need for an actual human face or ID scan.
Discord's age verification system prompts users to scan their face and sometimes to open and close their mouth to confirm "liveness." The system does not permanently store submitted images, so it cannot retrospectively detect that a game character was used.
This loophole reveals a weakness in Discord’s facial verification robustness, and it seems that other platforms are taking notice. YouTube, for example, is testing new age verification features to patch the issue.
Death Stranding, set in a post-apocalyptic world, is a unique game with excellent visuals, complex mechanics, and impressive acting. It first launched as a PlayStation exclusive but is now available through PC Game Pass and Steam. The Director's Cut is currently available for $14.29 at CDKeys for PC and Steam, and for $17.69 at CDKeys for Xbox.
However, Death Stranding may not be suitable for those who aren't fans of Kojima titles or this particular genre of game. It's important to note that the game contains mature content, and the age verification requirement exists to protect minors from accessing such content.
Using a VPN can bypass certain restrictions and improve security and data protection. Proton VPN observed a 1400% hourly increase in sign-ups following the enactment of the Online Safety Act in the UK. But it's crucial to remember that using a VPN may violate terms of service and local laws, and it's always best to follow the rules and guidelines set by the platforms we use.
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- Despite the escalating issue with users bypassing age verification on Discord, YouTube is proactively testing new features to improve their own age verification systems.
- Comparatively, the Xbox Series X, a popular hardware choice for many gamers, offers a variety of games including Death Stranding, which is currently available for $17.69 on CDKeys.
- The latest software update for Windows 11 brought improvements to the gaming experience, making it an attractive choice for gaming enthusiasts who prefer PC over consoles like the Xbox.
- In addition to balancing technical gadgets like the Xbox and PC components, the gaming world is also evolving, with creators finding innovative ways to use hardware for unconventional purposes, like tricking age verification systems.
- As technology advances, select gaming titles like Death Stranding, with its intricate plot and immersive graphics, appeal to a wide audience, but parents may want to be mindful of the game's mature content due to the age verification requirement that protects minors from exposure.
