GoKawiilPEGI bumps age ratings to 16 for games with paid loot boxes, starting with EA Sports FC 27
The UK's Games Rating Authority has begun enforcing new PEGI criteria that raise age ratings for digital games containing paid random-item mechanics like loot boxes. EA Sports FC 27, previously rated PEGI 3, has been reclassified as PEGI 16 with a new 'Paid Random Items' descriptor. PEGI administrator Connor Hinde said more digital-only titles will see similar rating changes throughout the month, and the policy is expected to remain limited to Europe.