Roblox is starting to roll out the mandatory age checks that will require all of its users to submit an ID or scan their face in order to access the platform's chat features. The updated policy, which ...

I traveled to Roblox's headquarters to do a demo of a new safety feature it says will help protect child users.

Why Is This Important: Honestly, this is a huge deal because no other major platform has tried to enforce something this strict at this scale. What’s Next: This is just phase one. In early 2026, ...

Roblox chat will only be available to users whose age is estimated. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Composite; Dima Berlin / iStock / Getty / Roblox The gaming platform Roblox will begin using age ...

Age checks begin in December in Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. Global enforcement will follow in early January 2026. Chat and age-appropriate features unlock only after users complete ...

Roblox is in a tight spot. After years of reports involving child predators on Roblox, the company faces pressure from the public and government to clean up its platform. The company's solution, ...