Roblox adds age-based accounts for kids and teens

Roblox will roll out two new age-based account types in early June that automatically tailor content, chat and parental controls as users grow; the company says it will use age checks, moderation and creator requirements to enforce those limits.

Roblox announced new age-based account types called Kids and Select during a television appearance by CEO Dave Baszucki. The change will begin rolling out in early June and affects how content, chat and parental controls work. Roblox reports more than 144 million daily active users, with many players who are children and teens. The company says it will use age verification, automated moderation, human review and creator accountability to tailor experiences by age. Key details: - Two new account types, Kids and Select, will create separate environments that automatically adjust content, chat and parental settings as users age. - The most restricted environment removes higher-risk content and disables communication; the other provides more flexibility while retaining filters. - Roblox will run a continuous evaluation system for games; creators must verify identity, enable two-step security and maintain a Roblox Plus subscription, and games receive maturity ratings such as Minimal, Mild or Moderate. - Users 16 and older will help test new games while Roblox monitors interactions and reports before exposing those games to younger players. - Accounts that do not complete an age check face stricter limits, including access only to lower-rated games and no chat. - Roblox plans to align with the International Age Rating Coalition framework later this year to make ratings more consistent across regions. Summary: The update shifts Roblox from a single shared experience toward age-specific environments designed to restrict content and communication for younger users. The company plans a phased rollout beginning in early June and says the approach combines age checks, AI moderation, human review and creator requirements to manage access and content.