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Roblox to Roll Out Age-Based Kids and Select Accounts for Under-16s in June

The update ties content access to verified age to address mounting safety pressure around child protection.

Overview

  • Roblox said Monday it will start Kids and Select accounts worldwide in early June for users under 16.
  • Assignment will use facial age estimation or a verified parent, and unverified users will see only Minimal or Mild games with chat turned off.
  • Games shown to minors must clear a three-step review that includes developer ID checks, two-factor security, and an active Roblox Plus subscription that launches April 30 for $4.99.
  • Parents get new controls to block specific games through age 15, manage direct chat, and approve one-off exceptions for a child.
  • Roblox says over half of daily users have completed age checks since January, while critics warn facial scans can be inaccurate and raise privacy concerns.