Australia’s online safety regulator says it will continue monitoring Roblox as the gaming platform rolls out new measures aimed at protecting underage users, including tiered account systems and expanded parental controls.
Roblox announced it will introduce two restricted account types from June: “Roblox Kids” for users aged five to eight, and “Roblox Select” for those aged nine to 15. The system will use age verification technology, including facial recognition, to assign account categories and limit accessible content.
Under the changes, children’s accounts will only be able to access games rated “minimal” or “mild,” with chat functions disabled by default. Accounts for older users will gradually allow monitored communication features.
The platform will also expand parental control options, enabling guardians to restrict game content and manage communication settings until users turn 16. All games will be subject to a review process, with risk assessments conducted through testing by older users.
The reforms follow concerns raised by the Australian government over platform safety. Communications Minister Anika Wells previously met with Roblox executives and cited cases of children being exposed to inappropriate content, including sexual material and self-harm-related information.
The government has signalled plans to introduce “digital duty of care” legislation to strengthen legal accountability for technology platforms.
Roblox currently has around 111 million daily active users globally, with approximately 40% aged under 13. Australia is its second-largest market.
Authorities said they will closely monitor the implementation of the new measures and warned that failure to comply could result in fines of up to A$49.5 million.