Roblox is taking a big step in making its platform safer for kids by rolling out new age-gated accounts globally. This means that depending on their age, users will get different access levels to games and features. Why does this matter? It’s all about keeping young players safe while they dive into their favorite worlds.
These account tiers, which first launched in the US, are now mandatory everywhere. For instance, in the US, kids aged 5-8 get a ‘Roblox Kids’ account with access to only Minimal and Mild experiences, and no chat. Tweens aged 9-15 fall into ‘Roblox Select’, allowing them to chat and access Moderate content too. By 16, teens move to a standard account, but games marked ‘Restricted’ are still off-limits until they’re 18.
Roblox is also stepping up its parental control game. Parents can block games until a child turns 16, giving them more control over what their youngsters can access. However, age verification tech has had its hiccups, with some funny fails earlier this year as kids got creative to bypass it. If you’re curious about how other platforms are managing their features, check out how Spotify is changing its login process or the latest Nintendo Switch 2 updates for more tech transformations.
Keep an eye on how these new features play out, and let us know if you have any wild stories from your Roblox adventures!
