Over the last five years, Genshin Impact has built a bustling community. Millions of players reportedly frequent the game every day, with HoYoverse keeping things fresh, regularly adding new content and characters. The latest content update, Nod-Krai, is set to tie up loose ends before the story marches forward.
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Genshin's whopping player count could be set to take a blow, though, as its developers have confirmed that a large portion of them could face suspension if they don't verify their age.
In a new post on the official Genshin Impact website, HoYoverse said that it is required by law to verify the age of all US-based player accounts.
From May 20, anybody with a Genshin Impact account located in the United States will be prompted to verify their age. The company states that failure to do so will result in:
The verification period will run for 14 months, ending on July 20, 2026. HoYoverse warns that all personal details will be deleted permanently if an account isn't verified.
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