# EA Sports FC gets higher age rating after loot box rule changes

Electronic Arts' football game EA Sports FC has received a new, likely higher age rating following updated regulations on loot boxes. The changes reflect growing scrutiny of randomized in-game purchases that critics liken to gambling. This affects millions of players and signals stricter oversight of monetization in major video games.

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### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y0m8lzq1qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:19:12 GMT