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Roblox Denies Viral Shutdown Hoax, Says Platform Will Not Close on September 1

An official denial follows a viral fake post from a parody X account that claimed a September 1 shutdown.

Roblox talks about the reality of shutdown news as global bans and lawsuits raise concerns about the platform’s future.
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 10: David Baszucki, founder and CEO of Roblox, presents at the Roblox Developer Conference on August 10, 2019 in Burlingame, California. (Photo by Ian Tuttle/Getty Images for Roblox)
Roblox is currently facing multiple lawsuits that allege the platform fails to adequately protect minors.
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Overview

  • Roblox issued statements and an official X post rejecting the closure claim as a recurring hoax.
  • The viral rumor traced to the parody account Roblox Notifier (@RobloxNoobifier), which posted a fake, official-looking announcement.
  • The platform remains fully operational, with ongoing feature posts and a visible presence at Gamescom in Cologne.
  • Roblox continues to face real scrutiny, including a lawsuit by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and access blocks in Turkey, China, Oman, and Qatar over child safety concerns.
  • The company highlights new safeguards such as banning explicit content, restricting private rooms to verified users aged 17+, and deploying AI-powered monitoring tools.