Roblox is rolling out new account types meant to give kids and younger teens a safer, more age-appropriate way to play and communicate on the platform. The update arrives as Roblox continues tightening child safety features, building on the mandatory age checks introduced in January for anyone who wants access to chat.
Using the same age-check technology, Roblox will now place users into different account categories based on their age. If someone hasn’t completed the age verification process, they’ll only be able to access a limited lineup of games rated for younger audiences until verification is done.
Here’s how the new system will work:
Users ages 5 to 9 will be placed into a “Roblox Kids” account
Users ages 9 to 15 will be placed into a “Roblox Select” account
Users 16 and older will use a standard Roblox account
Only users 18 and older will be able to access “Restricted Content,” which includes stronger material such as intense violence, romantic themes, strong language, and similar mature elements
Roblox says the new account types will begin rolling out globally in early June. Existing users will also get a transition period so they can complete the age-check process and be placed into the appropriate account.
For families, the biggest changes focus on what kids can play and who they can talk to.
Roblox Kids accounts are designed for the youngest players. These accounts will only be able to access games labeled “Minimal” or “Mild,” which may include occasional mild violence, mild crude humor, or mild fear. Chat will be turned off by default for children under 9. The only way a child on a Kids account can chat with another person is if a parent approves specific individuals the child is allowed to communicate with.
Roblox Select accounts, aimed at ages 9 to 15, will allow access to games rated up to “Moderate.” Players in this age group will be able to chat with others in a similar age range, keeping communication more age-aligned than before.
Roblox is also adding flexibility for parents who want to loosen restrictions in specific situations. Parents can approve individual games that aren’t included by default under their child’s account settings. For example, if a younger child on a Roblox Kids account wants to join an older sibling in a game that isn’t normally available to them, a parent can grant permission for that specific title.
To decide which games are eligible for Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts, Roblox says only games that pass a three-step screening process will be included.
Step one is developer verification. Developers must meet eligibility requirements before their games can even be considered for these younger audiences. If a developer is under 16, they must complete ID verification or remain connected to a linked parent account. Developers also need two-step verification enabled. Roblox adds another requirement as well: developers must have an active Roblox Plus subscription. Roblox Plus is a new $4.99-per-month plan that includes perks such as exclusive benefits and discounts on in-game items and avatars. Roblox also says its existing Roblox Premium subscription will stop accepting new sign-ups after Roblox Plus launches on April 30.
Step two is real-time game evaluation. Roblox will have users aged 16 and older play the games first, then submit feedback and reports. Roblox says these reports help assess the experience before a game becomes available to younger players. The company will also rely on its multimodal moderation system to check for rule violations.
Step three is gameplay and labeling requirements. Games must meet specific criteria intended for younger audiences, including having the correct content maturity label.
These updates come at a time when Roblox has faced mounting scrutiny over child safety. The company’s new age-based account structure and tightened chat controls appear to be aimed at limiting exposure to harmful interactions and inappropriate content, while giving parents more practical tools to manage what their children can access.
For parents and players, the takeaway is clear: Roblox is moving toward a more structured, age-based experience where game access and communication features are increasingly tied to verified age, with additional guardrails for the youngest users and tighter limits around mature content.
