Roblox Launches Age-Based Accounts with Expanded Parental Controls Globally

Executive Briefing

• Introduces two tiers: Roblox Kids (ages 5–8) with strictest settings and Roblox Select (ages 9–15) with moderate access
• Restricts younger users to curated game catalogs, disabling chat by default for the 5–8 age group
• Expands parental controls to include game blocking, screen time limits, spending controls, and direct chat management
• Requires facial age verification for chat access, making Roblox the first major gaming platform to enforce this
• Accounts automatically progress by age, transitioning to standard accounts at 16 without manual intervention