Xbox to introduce new enforcement strike system

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Xbox will introduce a new enforcement strike system to better manage problematic players, it’s today detailed.

“The new system attaches strikes to every enforcement, ranging in severity based on inappropriate activity,” wrote Microsoft’s Dave McCarthy.

“Each player will now have a view of their enforcement history including strikes and the overall impact these have on their player record,” McCarthy continued. “This revised system gives players a better understanding of enforcement severity and the cumulative effect of multiple enforcements. Enforcement transparency is about giving players clarity into how their behavior impacts their experience. Our content moderation efforts are not changing as a result of the new enforcement strike system.”

Players are encouraged to report others who they believe are in violation of Xbox’s community standards.

“With the new system, enforcements will also include strikes based on the severity of their actions,” said McCarthy.

“The system is similar to demerit strikes used in driver’s license systems in many countries,” he continued. “For example, a player that has received two strikes will be suspended from the platform for one day, whereas a player that receives four strikes will be suspended for seven days. Players have a total of eight strikes and, once reached, will be suspended from Xbox’s social features like messaging, parties and party chat, multiplayer and others for one year from the enforcement date.”

Be on your best behaviours, players.