Roblox introduces new ‘Kids’ and ‘Select’ age level accounts based on age verification

Roblox has presented new account types based on age levelswith the versions ‘Kids’ For users under 8 years old and ‘Select’ for children under 15 years of age, facing offer access to content and default communication settings based on the needs of each age group.

The platform launched its new age verification system which, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), requires a facial estimation method to be able to access the platform’s chat communication options safely, separating users into similar age groups for chatting, except for siblings or other trusted connections.

Precisely based on said age verification system, Roblox has now introduced new account levels for users under 16 years of age, with versions Roblox ‘Kids’ (from 5 to 8 years) and ‘Select’ (ages 9 to 15), which will better adapt content access, communication settings and parental controls to the user’s age.

As the company explained in a statement, these new accounts are They will launch in early June this year and, based on the age of the users, will incorporate content ratings, continuous moderation and expanded parental controlsalthough those over 16 years of age will not experience any change in their experience.

In the case of accounts Roblox Kidsaccess will be limited to games with a Minimal or Light content rating, that have passed the platform selection process. Likewise, all communications will be disabled by default and the design will include a distinctive background color to clearly indicate the account type.

On the other hand, the accounts Roblox Select will be linked to games with content age rating up to ‘Moderate’who have also passed the Roblox selection process. In your case, the configuration of Default communication will remain as before for the ages included in this account. Likewise, the design will also have a distinctive color.

With all this, when using Roblox’s age-based account system, users They will automatically switch from Roblox Kids accounts to Roblox Select once they turn 9 years old. The same will happen when you turn 16, which will be transferred to a standard Roblox account.

Likewise, the company has stressed that the users who have not completed age verificationthey will only be able to access platform games classified as Minimal or Mild, that is, suitable for all ages.

RATING OF GAMES WITH CONSTANT MODERATION

To classify the games suitable for each type of account, Roblox has remembered that it uses a continuous evaluation process that examines all content uploaded to the platform with your existing moderation systems, including AI asset scanning, the continuous review of user reports and multimodal moderation that evaluate scenes in real time to detect possible violations.

Following this line, the company has specified that for content focused on users under 16 years of age it will apply an additional continuous process that will select the games dynamically. This will be based on the developer verificationan evaluation and comprehensive content classification y additional limits for content suitable for an older audience.

However, he has clarified that, by default, Roblox Kids and Select accounts will not include games that deal with “sensitive topics, social activities or free drawing games“.

On the other hand, Roblox has also announced that during this year they will begin the transition to the International Age Classification Coalition (IARC) framework to assign content ratings to digital games and applications using this globally recognized standard method. In the case of Europe, it will use the PEGI classification.

With all this, new accounts will be available in June for those who have verified their age. It should be remembered that, after the launch of its age verification system, the platform registered multiple failures and complaints by classifying adults as children and vice versa, grouping players into age groups that do not belong to them and, thus, making the gaming and conversation experience difficult, instead of offering a safer experience.

EXPANSION OF PARENTAL CONTROLS

In addition to the new accounts, Roblox has indicated that they have also expanded its parental controls for those under 16 years of age.

Specifically, in addition to managing content ratings, communications settings, and screen time and spending limits, you also They will be able to block specific individual games up to the age of 15.

Likewise, they may directly manage chat settings up to 15 years old and will have the ability to approve access to specific games that are not available with the minor’s account type.

“These updates are part of our ongoing work to create age-appropriate experiences for all users, enforce default safety protections for younger users, and give parents greater visibility and control over how their children use Roblox,” the company concluded.