Overview
- Roblox said Monday the new Kids (ages 5–8) and Select (9–15) account tiers will roll out globally in early June.
- The company will use its facial-scan AI to estimate a user’s age, assign the account type, and gate access to games and features across the platform.
- Chat will be disabled for under‑9 users, limited for ages 9–15, and fully available from 16, with a standard account unlocking broader features at that age.
- Parents will get tools to block specific games, manage direct chat, and grant case‑by‑case access for a child to join a sibling in a title that would otherwise be off‑limits.
- Games shown to Kids and Select must pass developer identity checks, real‑time evaluation by older players, and automated moderation, which could push more creators to verify or risk losing access to younger audiences.