"We'll find other ways to bring users back," said product policy head, acknowledging the odds of users leaving Discord

Discord is about to change how accounts access certain features, and millions of users may need to take a new step to keep using the platform as usual.

Discord is a messaging platform often favored by gamers. As such, it's been integrated into PlayStation and Xbox ecosystems in recent years. You can also stay at Discord for your virtual tabletop sessions now that Roll20 can be launched directly through the platform.

The messaging platform Discord announced new safety measures on Monday as it continues to face controversy over online child sexual abuse and violent extremism. All Discord users will have to verify their ages to view content marked “sensitive” or access age-restricted group chats and features,

Discord is rolling out global age verification starting in March. Here's how to make sure you don't lose any features.

Explore Discord's upcoming teen safety updates, including age verification and privacy enhancements, launching globally. #discordteensafety #digitalwellbeing #ageverification

Discord is preparing to launch a sweeping global age verification system that will automatically place all accounts into a teen-focused experience unless users confirm they are adults.

Discord plans to set every user's account to teen-by-default — unless you're willing to undergo an invasive age verification process.