NextFin news, Roblox Corporation announced on Wednesday that it will require all users on its gaming and social platform to verify their ages to access communication features, with the rollout planned by the end of 2025. This new policy aims to improve safety measures, particularly for younger users, by restricting access to chat and other interactive functions based on verified age.
The age verification process will involve users submitting a selfie for analysis by Roblox and its partner or providing an accepted form of identification. Additionally, Roblox plans to implement systems that limit communication between adults and minors unless they have an established offline relationship.
This announcement follows Roblox's initial introduction of age verification options for teen accounts in July 2025, which was part of efforts to prevent users under 13 from accessing certain chat features. The company has faced criticism and legal challenges over child safety concerns, including lawsuits alleging inadequate protection against harmful content and predators on the platform.
Roblox has been progressively enhancing its child safety protocols since last year, introducing restrictions on interactive features for users under 13 and expanding parental control tools to help manage children's experiences on the platform.
The move to mandatory age verification aligns with broader trends in digital safety regulation, as states like Utah and Mississippi have enacted laws requiring age verification for access to app stores and social media networks. However, these laws have faced legal challenges concerning platform responsibilities and user privacy protections.
The announcement was made from Roblox's headquarters in San Mateo, California, and was reported by multiple news outlets including Engadget and The Guardian on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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