Roblox to roll out new age-based accounts
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Roblox is overhauling how younger players use its platform by introducing new age-restricted accounts and giving parents more power to monitor what their kids are doing. Starting in early June, the company will roll out two new account types known as Roblox Kids and Roblox Select.
Roblox announced Monday it will roll out new age-based accounts for young users as the popular gaming platform continues to face criticism and lawsuits over the safety of children
Executives say they’re not waiting for governments to tell them to 'age-gate' users.
Roblox Corporation launched a new age-based accounts feature on Tuesday to filter content among young users on Roblox, following safety concerns that prompted calls for a ban in the Philippines. “With the launch of Roblox Kids and Roblox Select,
Roblox is adding new restrictions to younger kids’ accounts and revamping its parental control features as part of a push to beef up the safety features on its platform. The changes come after damaging reports about the company’s safety practices and ...