Xbox launches strike system for clearer safety standards

Xbox announced today it has launched a new enforcement system for user safety. The new system is based around a series of strikes, with each strike being clearly delineated along with the potential consequences of further infringements. This is motivated in part, according to Xbox, by its efforts to offer greater transparency to users.

Each player has eight potential strikes in the new system. For every inappropriate action, they receive one or more strikes depending on the severity of the action. If they reach eight strikes, their account is suspended for one year. Players also have a clear view of their enforcement history, including their strikes, the causes and the penalties. The system rolls out to everyone today with each user starting with zero strikes.