Roblox must also account for bad actors who try to use fake photos or pictures of another person to evade accurate age estimation. Kaufman said that the combination of video and still imaging helps prevent that. Additionally, the company will deploy fraud checks.

After users complete the age check process, Roblox will inform them of their assigned age group: U9, 9-12, 13-15, 16-17, 18-20, or 21+. Users will be able to chat with others in their age group and similar age groups, as appropriate. For example:

It’s official – Roblox is actually adding voice chat, and it’s a game changer. In this video, I talk about how voice chat is being rolled out, what it means for gameplay and communication, and the rules Roblox is putting in place to keep it safe.

Turn up the mic in supported experiences. It’s worth noting that not all Roblox experiences have voice chat enabled. Whether or not voice chat support is present in a game should be indicated in the About section on the description page. The toggle will ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Roblox developers announced plans to introduce comprehensive age verification for all players who wish to communicate in-game. The verification will use "a combination of facial age estimation technology ...

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Earlier today, we revealed that Roblox was bringing in “Experience Chat” to its console users so that they could chat with those on the phone, PC, or even VR. It’s a big deal because it opens up communication between players and helps make a better ...