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Microsoft Store bug blocks Multiplayer on Child Accounts despite allowed Xbox Privacy Settings
Hello! I'm an anonymous Windows 11 using child, and I noticed an insane flaw. Maybe it's just my account, but every game I install through the Microsoft Store blocks multiplayer for my account.
Now you might think it's just that my Xbox settings are turned off, but all the settings (except the ones regarding what others can see and some message features) give me full freedom. This blocking behavior only applies to games that I installed through the Microsoft Store.
For example: I install Roblox through the Microsoft Store, and there is no multiplayer. However, if I install Roblox through the official website, I can play multiplayer all I want! If I install the Minecraft Launcher and install Minecraft through that Launcher, it works perfectly. Even though the Launcher is installed through the Microsoft Store, but... it works because Minecraft itself isn't. But when I install Asphalt Legends through the Microsoft Store, multiplayer is blocked completely.
I don't know if this is specifically for me, for other children, or even for some adults, but Microsoft, please fix this... And also, please add a message to this discussion if you also experience this (I hope I'm not the only one).
(I'm Dutch and this is the first time I publish a discussion, I hope I did well!)
2 Replies
- XavierouIron Contributor
Child accounts have stricter privacy and online safety settings set by the parent account.
Sometimes, these restrictions can inadvertently block multiplayer features in certain games, especially those installed via the Microsoft Store.
- Anonymous9Copper Contributor
But is there any way for my parents to allow multiplayer trough the Microsoft Store?