Roblox is enhancing its age verification system, allowing users to chat with peers within their age group. This move addresses safety issues amid rising criticism and new age-verification laws. Aimed at protecting young users,

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to privately message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to message people around their own age.

The San Mateo-based gaming platform, under scrutiny for child safety concerns, said users will be required to verify their age through a selfie or provide an ID. They'll only be allowed to chat with others in the same age group unless they confirm they know the other person.

Roblox is now requiring selfies, verified either with a government ID or through an AI review, to use its chat functions.

Roblox is introducing an optional age verification for its users that will combine an ID check with a selfie scan. While the system will not be needed to play most Roblox games, it will be required for those who want to gain early access to Roblox's ...

Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed suit against Roblox, claiming the company is putting “pixel pedophiles and profits" over the safety of Texas children. Roblox says it has introduced over 145 safety measures this year alone.