Roblox announced it is implementing a mandatory facial age verification system to access its chat features, a move aimed at enhancing child safety by preventing unmonitored communication between adults and minors. [3, 5, 7, 9] The new system will sort users into distinct age brackets (e.g., under 9, 9-12, 13-15), restricting chat to users in the same or adjacent age groups. [3, 9, 11] The initiative comes as Roblox faces mounting legal pressure and lawsuits concerning child safety on its platform. [3, 9] The age estimation will be conducted via a video selfie processed by a third-party service, Persona, and will be required for users who wish to use chat functions. [5, 9, 11] The rollout is set to begin in select countries in December 2025, with a global launch planned for January 2026. [7, 11] Following the announcement, Roblox's stock experienced a notable decline in early trading, as reported by one financial news outlet. [10] This market reaction suggests investor concern over the potential impact of these new restrictions on user engagement or other platform metrics.