Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Microsoft have published a new joint statement reaffirming and updating their shared commitment to player safety across platforms.
The three companies first united around a common set of security principles in 2020. In their latest update, they say those principles have evolved to reflect new technologies, research and forms of industry collaboration, while maintaining the central belief that “gaming is for everyone” with a special focus on the safety of young players.
The update comes at a time when the massive gaming platform Roblox has come under fire for not doing enough to protect children from interacting with adult players. Roblox is currently facing more than 80 lawsuits alleging it failed to adequately protect young users from sexual predators and exploitation, which were consolidated into a federal multi-district lawsuit in California in late 2025. The company recently added age verification as a chat requirement to the game, but it's not happy with finding all regions and players.
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The new update to the 2020 Security Pledge moves beyond big-picture ideals to a more practical check-in on how those goals are being met. While the original focuses on why player safety is important, the new edition does more to highlight clear enforcement rules, increased penalties, use of ethical data, and modern moderation technology. It also points to deeper collaboration by naming specific industry groups and initiatives.
The statement outlines three key pillars that guide the partnership: prevention, partnership, and responsibility. Under Prevention, companies emphasize parental controls, customizable safety tools, and clear codes of conduct designed to help players and parents better understand and manage gaming experiences. They emphasize that security features should be accessible, transparent and easy to use to be effective.
The partnership focuses on collaboration beyond the three platform holders themselves. Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft say they will work closely with publishers, regulators, law enforcement, nonprofits, and trade organizations such as the ESRB, PEGI, and the Entertainment Software Association. The companies also point to shared research on player well-being and participation in initiatives such as the Tech Alliance's Lantern program to combat harmful content and behavior.
You can read the full statement on Nintendo's website.
