Overview
- Roblox, which announced the change Monday, will roll out new Roblox Kids accounts for ages 5 to 8 and Roblox Select accounts for ages 9 to 15 in early June.
- Kids accounts block all chat and limit play to games labeled Minimal or Mild, while Select accounts allow Moderate-rated games and introduce chat features as a user gets older; accounts automatically shift at ages 9 and 16.
- Account type is set by facial age estimation, a government ID check, or a linked, verified parent; users who skip verification can only see Minimal or Mild games and cannot use communication features.
- Games shown to under-16 players must clear a three-step review that includes developer ID checks, two-factor login, a Roblox Plus subscription, real-time moderation, and content labels, with defaults that exclude sensitive topics, social hangouts, and free-form drawing.
- Parents gain finer controls to block or approve specific games and manage direct chat through age 15, and Roblox says over half of daily users have completed age checks as lawsuits and privacy concerns over biometric estimation continue; the company plans to adopt ESRB and PEGI-style ratings later in 2026.