The facial age check has started in the U.S. and will expand globally over the coming days to all regions where chat is available.
- The update makes Roblox the first major gaming platform to require users of all ages to confirm their age before chatting with others.
- Users will have to complete the verification process directly in the Roblox app using their device’s camera.
- Once verified, users are placed into one of six age brackets ranging from under 9 to 21 and older.
Roblox Corp. (RBLX) has garnered increased investor attention after the company said it has begun enforcing mandatory age verification for users who want to access chat features on its platform, marking a major shift in how large gaming networks manage online communication.
The change started in the U.S. and will expand globally over the coming days to all regions where chat is available.
New Safety Requirement Rolls Out
The update makes Roblox the first major gaming platform to require users of all ages to confirm their age before chatting with others. The company said the move is designed to promote safer, age-appropriate interactions and reduce direct communication between adults and minors.
“By building proactive, age-based barriers, we can empower users to create and connect in ways that are both safe and appropriate.”
-Matt Kaufman, Chief Safety Officer, Roblox
Roblox stock inched 0.3% higher by Wednesday mid-morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock improved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ the previous day. At the same time, message volume shifted to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels in 24 hours.
The stock saw a more than 700% increase in retail chatter over 24 hours as of Wednesday morning.
How Do Age Checks Work?
Users will have to complete the verification process directly in the Roblox app using their device’s camera, which estimates age in seconds. Users aged 13 and older may alternatively verify their age using official identification.
Once verified, users are placed into one of six age brackets ranging from under 9 to 21 and older. By default, chat access is limited to nearby age groups, and for children under nine, chat will remain disabled.
Roblox has been facing multiple lawsuits, accusing it of failing to shield minors from online exploitation adequately. On Tuesday, TD Cowen lowered its fourth-quarter bookings forecast for Roblox to $2.24 billion from $2.30 billion after December came in weaker than expected. The firm also reduced its full-year 2026 bookings estimate to $8.09 billion from $8.48 billion.
RBLX stock has gained over 24% in the last 12 months.
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