ROBLOX LAUNCHES AGE-GATED ACCOUNTS FOR YOUNGER PLAYERS
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Roblox is introducing two new account types designed to restrict younger users to age-appropriate content. Kids accounts will serve ages 5-8, while Select accounts target ages 9-15, with mandatory age verification launching in June.
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