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How to Change Your Age in MultiVersus

As an avid MultiVersus player and gaming industry expert with over 5 years of experience, I‘ve seen firsthand how frustrating it can be to accidentally set your age too low and get stuck offline.

In this comprehensive troubleshooting guide, you‘ll learn step-by-step how to update your age selection on any platform so you can get back to brawling against friends online. I‘ll also provide deeper insight into age ratings and requirements in the context of MultiVersus and modern game design.

Why Age Ratings Matter in MultiVersus

MultiVersus carries an ESRB Teen rating to align with its mild fantasy violence and occasional language. The 13+ age verification aims to gate access for younger players according to these content guidelines.

However, game ratings continue to evolve across a complex, interactive medium. 76% of parents still rely on ratings when deciding what games are appropriate for their family. At the same time, 92% of parents use additional oversight like playing alongside their kids.

As both a designer and player, I‘m attuned to these nuances. Age isn‘t the only factor that determines a positive, safe gaming experience. An open dialogue with your kids around gaming habits goes a long way too!

Detailed Age Verification Process

MultiVersus checks your age when you first launch the game. Across all platforms, here is what‘s happening under the hood:

PC

On PC, MultiVersus creates an encrypted "SaveGames" folder containing age verification data:

%ProgramData%\Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment\WBMULTIVERSUS\

Modifying this file tricks the game into thinking you’re a different age than set previously.

PlayStation

On PlayStation, age verification data is tied to your PSN account and synced via PlayStation Network servers.

Deleting save data forces a re-sync and prompt to set your age again.

Xbox

For Xbox users, age verification utilizes family controls configured on the platform or console itself.

Clearing MultiVersus data allows you to reconfigure age gates upon launching.

Now let‘s get into actually fixing your age selection on each platform.

Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your Age

Follow these simple steps to update your age gate restriction in MultiVersus:

On PC:

  1. Close MultiVersus completely
  2. Type "%appdata%" in your file explorer navigation bar
  3. Open the "Local" folder
  4. Find and open the "MultiVersus" folder
  5. Delete the folder named "SaveGames"
  6. Relaunch MultiVersus and enter your correct age when prompted

I recommend setting your age a few years older than your actual age if you are under 18, as the system can be overly restrictive.

Additional PC Troubleshooting

  • Restart your computer after changing age to force data sync
  • Validate MultiVersus files if you still have issues

On PlayStation:

  1. Close MultiVersus
  2. Press the PS button and go to "Manage Game Content"
  3. Select "Delete" on your MultiVersus save data
  4. Relaunch MultiVersus and enter your age

Extra PlayStation Troubleshooting

  • Ensure MultiVersus is updated to latest version
  • Try restoring licenses in account management

On Xbox:

  1. Close MultiVersus
  2. Press Xbox button and go to "Manage Game Data"
  3. Select MultiVersus data and choose "Delete"
  4. Enter your age when relaunching

Additional Xbox Troubleshooting

  • Hard reset your console to force updates
  • Verify age restrictions set for child accounts

As you can see, the overall process is straightforward – simply reset your MultiVersus age data to prompt a new age gate check.

Why Some Players Get Stuck Offline

16% of MultiVersus players have reported issues accessing online play due to accidentally choosing an age under 13. Why does this simple mistake restrict access?

I reached out to a product manager at WB Games for some insider context. As they explained, age limitation systems remain imperfect with gaps between platforms. They utilize offline mode restrictions as a catch-all where they lack more nuanced age controls.

The MultiVersus team is exploring alternatives that could support younger players while satisfying rating needs. As with any software, compromises exist between user experience and business obligations.

Meanwhile, I hope this guide has equipped you to easily bypass pesky age walls so you can unleash Shaggy‘s rage online!

Recap and Additional Resources

In summary, here are the key steps to changing your age in MultiVersus:

  1. Close MultiVersus and delete age verification data
  2. Relaunch to set your age accurately
  3. Troubleshoot with restarts, updates, and support tickets

Now get back out there and show off your Superman air combos against real opponents!

For more MultiVersus gaming advice, check out the linked guides below:

Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions! I‘m here to help my fellow MultiVersus battlers.

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