Roblox is introducing new security measures designed to significantly enhance protection for its young user base. As we became aware of adjustments in progress for the sport, further details emerged on the Roblox developer forum regarding these updates. A significant implication is that a substantial portion of Roblox content may not be accessible to players under the age of 13.
Starting December 3, users under 13 will no longer be able to access, browse or discover unmoderated content on Roblox, as part of the brand’s new safety measures. Despite this, they will still access information on the expertise area webpage through a direct link. Roblox now demands that content creators confirm their expertise elements’ metadata – including thumbnails, titles, and summaries – conform to the company’s guidelines for either general audiences or those aged 9 and above.
Upon implementation, access to Roblox’s Social Hangouts and Free-form Person Creation experiences will be restricted for users aged 14 and above. The new regulation will come into effect on November 13th.
Roblox’s troubled history with regards to security for its youthful audience of children and preteens is well-documented. At least since 2018, numerous individuals have been apprehended by US authorities on allegations of kidnapping and exploiting infant victims who were lured through the online gaming platform Roblox.
