Roblox now requires all users to complete an age check to access its chat features. The rollout begins today in the United States and will expand globally over the next week.
This mandate makes Roblox the first major online gaming platform to require age verification for chat across all age groups. The company stated the move is a critical investment in user safety. The goal is to enhance safety and foster age-appropriate interactions by limiting conversations between adults and minors.
The verification process uses privacy-focused facial age estimation technology. This system deletes all images immediately after processing. This initiative builds on a phased rollout that began in late 2025 across Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands.
Specific market reaction and analysis are not yet available, as the news was announced pre-market.