Roblox’s safety update is locking some users out of chat, deleting old messages and pushing frustrated players off-platform.

Kids are being identified as adults—and vice versa—on Roblox, while age-verified accounts are already being sold online.

The gaming giant described the rollout as a "significant milestone" toward achieving the "gold standard for communication ...

Once users complete an age check, they can access age-based chat, which means they can only communicate with others in a ...

The gaming platform poses both content concerns and safety risks that put minors in “the Devil’s crosshairs.” The company says tighter restrictions are coming.

Roblox’s growth numbers are real. In early 2025, the company reported revenue of over $1 billion and bookings, essentially future sales, climbed even higher.