Roblox makes a radical move! Due to the protection of children, they introduced strict restrictions, here is what it means

The new system will automatically classify users into categories according to age, which is determined through verification technology or parental confirmation.

Roblox Kids is intended for children aged five to eight and represents the most restrictive way of use. Access will be limited exclusively to games with “Minimal” or “Mild” maturity ratings, which have passed a strict selection process. All communication options, including chat, will be disabled by default on these accounts. In order for parents to monitor activities more easily, the application interface will have a recognizable blue background.

For older kids, ages nine to 15, Roblox Select is being introduced. These accounts will allow access to a wider catalog of games, including those marked “Moderate”. Communication settings for this age group remain unchanged, but subject to existing rules. As the children grow, the system will automatically transfer them to a higher category – at nine years old from “Kids” to “Select”, and at 16 years old to a standard Roblox account with almost all functionalities.

Rules machine for games and developers

Content available to 16-year-olds will go through an additional, three-layer evaluation process. Developers will need to confirm their identity, activate two-step verification and maintain an active subscription. The platform will also analyze in real time the interactions of older users with new games to assess their suitability for younger users. Games that contain “sensitive topics, social gatherings or the possibility of free drawing” will be excluded from children’s accounts by default.

In response to parental requests and safety criticism, Roblox is also expanding parental controls. What is new is the possibility of approving access to certain games that would otherwise not be available to the child by default. Parents will also be able to block certain games and manage chat settings until the child reaches 15 years of age. These changes come after a series of lawsuits alleging that the platform is not doing enough to protect children from harmful content and contacts.

​- Safety is not a feature, it is a journey that develops as the child grows. While no system is perfect, these age-appropriate accounts are designed to make it easier for parents to assess and match user experiences to their age, said Matt Kaufman, director of security at Roblox.