Roblox Rolls Out Age‑Based Accounts and Verification

Overview

• Roblox began global deployment on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, of three account types that automatically gate content and communication by age: Roblox Kids, Roblox Select, and the standard account for 16 and older.
• Users must verify age by submitting an official ID or a selfie/video for automated age estimation processed by third‑party vendor Persona, and unverified accounts are blocked from the standard platform and chat.
• Roblox Kids (ages 5–8) defaults chat off and allows only 'Minimum' or 'Light' games; Roblox Select (ages 9–15) permits games up to 'Moderate' ratings and limits chat to peers and trusted friends; standard accounts (16+) restore broader access.
• Games available to users under 16 will undergo extra review, and developers must complete identity checks and enable two‑factor authentication before their titles appear in kids’ and teen catalogs.
• Parents can link accounts to block or approve games up to age 15, manage chat, time and spending limits, and Roblox says it will migrate to the International Age Rating Coalition system later in 2026 while removing certain personal data for younger verified users.