The moves come as the popular gaming platform continues to face criticism and lawsuits over child safety, and a growing number of states and countries are implementing age-verification laws.

To enhance its safety measures, Roblox has become the "first" game platform to require age verification to participate in its in-game chat.

Popular social game platform Roblox has begun its voluntary age checks for players using in-game chat features. The change brings age-based communications to the platform, allowing players to communicate only with users within their age group.

As Roblox rolls out new age assurance features to prevent teens and kids from chatting with adults they do not know, it says Australia’s upcoming under-16s social media ban should not apply to its services.

Roblox Trackers recently tweeted about an upcoming update, which is small but important. At this point in time, it's only a sneak peek as the team hasn't revealed the release date or if it will only be available for the premium lot. It's neither a Rickey ...

Months after banning Schlep for exposing predators on its platform, Roblox allegedly reaches out to the YouTuber in a conciliatory gesture.