LISBON, PORTUGAL - 2 APRIL 2025 - FRVR, a global web-based game distribution company providing instant access to thousands of games, has today announced a collaboration with k-ID, a company committed to protecting and empowering kids and teens through age-appropriate online experiences. The partnership will see k-ID’s first-of-its-kind global compliance engine integrated into one of FRVR’s most popular online games, Krunker.
Acquired by FRVR in 2022, Krunker is a free-to-play first person shooter with a large, engaged community of 3 million monthly active players. The integration of k-ID’s safety and privacy compliance technology ensures rigorous online protection for Krunker’s younger players, creating a blueprint for other web-based games and platforms to follow.
k-ID utilizes an age gate as the first line of defense in age verification, providing a simple and intuitive way for users to declare their age. It also offers an optimized, low-friction Verifiable Parental Consent (VPC) flow, which obtains and manages parental consent in a way that meets global regulatory requirements and adapts based on the user's location. Together, these solutions ensure that every player on Krunker receives an age-appropriate experience while gaming.
Web-based gaming experienced an initial peak in the mid-2000s with games made in Flash. Driven by technological and legislative advances, web games made primarily with HTML5 are projected to become an $8 billion market in 2025. At the same time, laws such as the UK’s Online Safety Act and the EU’s Digital Services Act aim to create safer digital spaces for children. With its collaboration with k-ID, FRVR doubles down on its commitment to foster a better environment for kids and teens online — both on their platform and the wider web.
Quentin Staes-Polet, CEO of FRVR, said:
“As the web gaming sector continues to grow, FRVR is dedicated to ensuring young players have secure spaces to have fun and express themselves online. We’re thrilled to collaborate with k-ID, who bring the best in class tools we need to provide a safer and more responsible experience in Krunker.”
Kieran Donovan, Co-founder & CEO of k-ID, said:
“We are thrilled to help empower and protect the large, engaged community in Krunker. At our core, we’re driven by a mission to deliver empowering, safe experiences that resonate deeply with kids, teens, and everyone. What I love most about Krunker is its accessibility—it’s easy to pick up and naturally creates entertainment and connection between players.”
This fresh collaboration follows recent successes for both companies, with FRVR securing $13.2 million towards its AI engine, Upit, and k-ID being named one of the 2025 AI Gamechangers.
For more information on how k-ID integrates into Krunker, visit the following link: https://family.k-id.com/play/krunker/3730 .
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About FRVR
FRVR is a global web-based games company providing billions of players instant access to captivating games. FRVR's mission is to democratize game distribution by working alongside developers and partners to deliver great games adapted for every platform and device. Whether you're into casual play or competitive action, like the fast-paced fun of Krunker, finding a new favorite game on FRVR is always just a few clicks away. Recently, FRVR introduced Upit, an AI-powered game creation platform that lets anyone make instant games in minutes. To learn more, visit frvr.com.
About k-ID
k-ID empowers and protects kids and teens by providing trusted, age-appropriate experiences as they navigate the digital world. k-ID’s technology enables publishers and platforms to stay compliant with the latest global privacy and safety regulations, and ultimately to deliver age-appropriate online experiences for kids and teens anywhere in the world. For k-ID, online safety is not about restricting what kids and teens can do—it is about empowering them to explore, play, and learn in trusted, age-appropriate digital spaces. For more information, visit www.k-id.com.