The popular gaming platform said the tool was designed to stop children from chatting with older users they didn’t know.

Roblox is taking a controversial new step to combat the pervasive issue of online predators in its chat rooms.

The gaming platform introduces controls to block children under 9 from chatting with adults, while giving parents more tools to protect kids ages 9–13.

Earlier in 2025, politicians called for Roblox to fall under Australia's social media age ban, but Ms Inman Grant confirmed ...

The online gaming platform Roblox is introducing new safety features after growing concerns from parents who say the platform ...

Roblox recently clarified its age verification requirement for gamers who chat with strangers on the platform. Children will only be able to chat with other children, ...

Roblox Corporation has announced the rollout of age-based chat, aimed at enhancing user safety in the online gaming industry.

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Roblox will launch facial age checks as a requirement for all users who want to access communication features beginning next ...

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to privately message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able ...

Roblox Corporation , an immersive gaming and creation platform, today announced it is in the process of rolling out age-based chat, following its announcement in September. Roblox will be the first ...