ROBLOX SPLITS PLATFORM INTO THREE AGE-GATED TIERS

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MON, APR 13, 2026

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Roblox is rolling out mandatory age-gated account tiers starting mid-May, segregating its massive platform into three distinct worlds based on user age. The move represents the company's biggest change since launching age verification last year.

Users will be automatically assigned to one of three account types: Roblox Kids (ages 5-8), Roblox Select (ages 9-15), or Roblox (ages 16+). Age ranges will vary by region. Each tier will restrict access to games and features appropriate to its demographic. The tiered system expands beyond Roblox's initial age verification focus, which previously targeted chat functionality. The platform has faced ongoing scrutiny over child safety and content moderation. This structural change aims to create clearer boundaries between age groups and limit younger users' exposure to inappropriate content. Roblox will require existing users to verify their age to access the platform under the new system. The company has not yet disclosed specific details about which games fall into each tier or how users can appeal their age classification.

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