Roblox responds to safety concerns with new restrictions for under-13s [Video]

A hot potato: Roblox has a reputation among some as an extremely toxic environment for younger gamers. Although the company denies allegations that it is a pedophile hellscape, it is now planning to impose significant limitations on how children access and use the game creation platform.

Roblox is an online gaming platform that has provided an environment for design experimentation and content sharing since 2006. The service is extremely popular among younger gamers, with more than half of its active monthly players under 16. The platform makes an attractive portal for predators targeting younger gamers.

The company recently announced new restrictions to keep users of all ages safe on the platform. Roblox players under 13 will soon be unable to play “unrated” experiences. The game has further restricted social hangouts and free-form user creation experiences.

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