Roblox to Roll Out Age‑Based Accounts and Controls for Child Users in June
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Roblox Corporation announced Monday it will introduce new age‑based account types for young users starting in early June, part of an effort to tighten child‑safety protections on its popular online gaming platform. The California‑based company says children ages 5 to 8 will automatically be placed in "Roblox Kids" accounts, while those 9 to 15 will use a separate "Roblox Select" tier, with content, communication options, and parental controls tailored to each age group. The move builds on a facial age‑check system Roblox rolled out earlier this year that aims to limit communication between adults and users under 16. The new measures come amid a barrage of lawsuits from families accusing Roblox of failing to adequately shield children from harmful content and inappropriate interactions, putting legal and public pressure on the company to demonstrate more robust safeguards. The rollout will be closely watched by U.S. regulators, advocates and parents as a potential template — or test case — for how large platforms segment and protect children online.