Roblox Rolls Out Age-Based 'Kids' and 'Select' Accounts
Roblox will assign younger users to new Kids and Select accounts in early June to limit chat, tailor game access and respond to lawsuits and regulatory pressure.
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Overview
Roblox said it will roll out new age-based accounts called Roblox Kids and Roblox Select in early June, assigning users by its age-check technology or by verified parents.
The change expands mandatory age checks first introduced in January and aims to limit communication between children and adults amid lawsuits and safety criticism.
Roblox officials defended the expanded age-estimation system while some parents reported misclassifications and experts urged independent confirmation of moderation and age checks.
About 50% of Roblox's global 144 million daily users had completed age assurance checks as of April, and sources cited roughly 144 to over 150 million daily users overall.
Roblox said parents will be able to block games and manage direct messages, and the company will reverify users and screen developers and games before admitting them to Kids or Select accounts.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this coverage neutrally: they avoid loaded language, pair Roblox's factual account and a CEO quote with reporting on chat criticisms, lawsuits, and regulatory push, and outline technical and privacy challenges. The coverage balances company disclosures and external concerns without privileging a single narrative.