One of the constant headaches of online gaming has to be other people. Xbox is trying to curb bad behavior by implementing a strike system for bad actors.
Online gaming has come a long way over the last quarter century, but one thing has remained fairly constant — the absolute toxicity of its lobbies. Despite the best efforts of the companies responsible for ensuring everyone has an okay time, an online game can still be a pit of cheating, harassment, hate speech, and bullying. In an attempt to finally clean up the sewer that is online multiplayer, Xbox is launching a new moderation system based on how many countries handle driving offenses. From August 15, 2023, confirmed breaches of the rules will result in strikes being added to an account. These strikes vary in severity, and all add up. So next time someone you’ve killed repeatedly in COD decides to slide into your DMs and make some fairly horrific accusations about your mother — you should have some actual recourse.
