Roblox announced on the 13th (US local time) two new age-based account systems: 'Roblox Kids' (for 5-8 year-olds) and 'Roblox Select' (for 9-15 year-olds).

These accounts are set to launch in early June, allowing for more granular control over content access, communication settings, and parental controls. Concurrently, Roblox is building and refining a screening process for games exposed to users under 16.

Earlier this year, the platform introduced a facial-based age verification system for chat. Over 50% of global daily active users and more than 65% of US-based users have already completed this verification.

This update aims to create a unified framework for younger users, integrating age verification, default account settings, content ratings, compliance, and expanded parental controls.

Roblox Kids is strictly for 5-8 year-olds. They can only access games rated as 'Minimal' or 'Mild' under Roblox’s three-tier criteria. Chat is disabled by default, and a specific colour scheme is applied across the app.

Roblox Select caters to 9-15 year-olds, granting access to games rated up to 'Moderate' content maturity. Default communication settings for this age group remain unchanged, and the account features distinct visual designs.

The global system automatically transitions as users age. Upon turning 9, a user moves from Roblox Kids to Roblox Select, and at 16, they graduate to a standard Roblox account.

Users without verified ages are limited to 'Minimal' or 'Mild' rated games with all communication functions disabled. Once verified, they are automatically assigned to the appropriate account tier.

All content on Roblox undergoes strict compliance procedures, including AI-driven asset scanning, constant review of user reports, and real-time multimodal moderation to detect policy violations.

Furthermore, an ongoing review process applies to content for users under 16. This includes developer identity verification, expanded content assessment, and restricted exposure to content intended for older audiences.

Games that meet these additional criteria are automatically surfaced for Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts.

Developers must verify their ID, enable two-step verification, and subscribe to the newly introduced Roblox Plus.

Roblox analyzes how users over 16 interact with new games and monitors reports to determine if the content is suitable for younger audiences.

Each game receives a content maturity rating of 'Minimal', 'Mild', or 'Moderate'. Roblox Kids and Roblox Select users are restricted from games involving sensitive topics, social simulation, or free-drawing mechanics.

Roblox will begin transitioning to the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) system later this year. Regional systems like the US ESRB and European PEGI reflect local cultural standards, helping families identify age-appropriate content.

Roblox is expanding its parental controls, allowing guardians to manage content ratings, communication, screen time, and spending limits. Parents can now monitor their child’s gaming habits and friend lists with greater transparency, retaining these features until the user turns 16.

Parents can specifically block individual games until a child turns 15, manage 1-on-1 chat, and grant individual access to specific games that would otherwise fall outside the assigned account's tier.

Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely, noted: "By bolstering age verification and creator accountability while integrating parental controls, Roblox is raising the platform standard for how to provide a positive and safe online experience for young users."

Matt Kaufman, Roblox's Chief Safety Officer, added: "The launch of Roblox Kids and Roblox Select marks a fundamental shift in how games are discovered on our platform. Safety isn't a static feature; it's a process that evolves with the child. No system is perfect, but these age-appropriate accounts are designed to alleviate parental concerns while tailoring the experience to each age group."