Starting this summer, the PEGI rating system will implement significant changes, mandating that all games featuring loot boxes receive a minimum rating of PEGI 16. This new policy aims to protect younger audiences from the potential risks associated with in-game purchases and random item mechanics, which have drawn increasing scrutiny from parents and regulators alike. The updated guidelines categorize games with loot boxes as PEGI 16, meaning they cannot be sold to anyone under the age of 16 in the UK and other European countries.