PK XD: How to Activate Parental Controls and Limit Purchases

PK XD includes safety measures for minors, but part of the parental control depends on the device and the app store. This is how purchases can be limited and how the game's chat system works.

Unlike other video games that include a complete parental control menu within the game itself, PK XD combines its own safety tools with the options available on Android and iPhone. In addition, its chat system has a particular feature: players cannot freely type any message.

Does PK XD have parental controls?

PK XD allows minors to use the service with the consent and supervision of their parents or legal guardians. The terms of service from Afterverse, the game's developer, recommend using the parental control tools available on the device or through the app store.

This means that there is no single menu within PK XD from which all features related to minors can be controlled. Purchase restrictions, for example, can be configured directly through Google Play or using Apple's tools.

The account must also remain under the supervision of the legal guardian. Afterverse states that minors must have the appropriate consent and that parents should supervise both the use of the application and the associated payment method.

Can the PK XD chat be disabled?

PK XD's chat system works differently from that of many online games.

According to PK XD's official safety information, players cannot freely type their own messages to send to other people. Instead, the game uses a variety of pre-written phrases available in different languages.

Therefore, if the concern is that a minor could receive messages directly written by strangers, this limitation is already part of PK XD's communication system.

This also means that it would not be accurate to present the process as if there were a specific button to "disable free chat" within the game. The system already restricts communication through predetermined phrases.

Even so, PK XD recommends that parents supervise minors' interactions and understand how they use the game. The company also has mechanisms to take action against behavior that violates the community rules.

How to limit PK XD purchases on Android

On Android devices, purchases can be controlled through Google Play. Google allows users to configure purchase approvals so that purchases made by members of a family group require an adult's approval.

To configure it:

1. Open Google Play.
2. Tap the profile picture.
3. Go to Settings.
4. Select Family and then Manage family members.
5. Select the minor's account.
6. Go to Purchase approvals.
7. Select the desired approval level.

Google allows different levels to be configured, including requiring approval for all purchases or specifically for in-app purchases.

It is also possible to enable purchase verification in Google Play. This option helps prevent accidental or unauthorized purchases and can be configured through Google Play > Payments & subscriptions > Purchase verification.

An additional option: Family Link

If the minor's account is managed through Google Family Link, parents can access Google Play controls through the application.

The path provided by Google is:

Family Link > select the child > Controls > Google Play > Purchase and download approvals.

From there, it is possible to determine when adult approval will be required.

How to block PK XD purchases on iPhone and iPad

On iPhone and iPad, Apple allows users to use Screen Time to prevent in-app purchases.

The procedure is:

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Screen Time.
3. Select Content & Privacy Restrictions.
4. Turn on the restrictions.
5. Go to iTunes & App Store Purchases.
6. Select In-App Purchases.
7. Choose Don't Allow.

Apple also allows users to set a password for purchases or use Ask to Buy through Family Sharing, so that the minor has to request approval before making certain transactions. This last option may be more convenient when the minor should be allowed to make purchases occasionally, but always with adult approval.

What happens with purchases made within PK XD?

PK XD allows users to purchase virtual currency, items, accessories, pets, and other digital content with real money. However, its terms state that purchases made by minors must have the express authorization of their parent or legal guardian.

In addition, Afterverse states that purchases are generally final and that, when a refund applies, it must be requested according to the policies of the store used, such as Google Play or the Apple App Store.

For this reason, configuring restrictions before the minor has access to a payment method can prevent unauthorized purchases and reduce the possibility of having to request a refund later.

Which controls should be enabled?

For a PK XD account used by a minor, the most important settings will depend on the device:

• Android: enable Google Play purchase approvals or use Family Link.
• iPhone or iPad: use Screen Time and, if individual purchase approval is desired, enable Ask to Buy.
• Chat: keep in mind that PK XD already limits communication through pre-written phrases and does not allow players to freely type messages to other players.
• Account: keep the credentials under adult control and avoid sharing passwords.
• Supervision: periodically review how the minor uses the game and who they interact with.

Ultimately, PK XD's parental controls do not depend exclusively on a feature within the video game. Communication is limited by PK XD's own chat system, while purchases can be restricted through Android or iOS. For parents, combining both measures with account supervision provides greater control over the minor's experience.