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Roblox now available for PS5

A native PlayStation 5 version of free-to-play sandbox game Roblox is now available, developer Roblox Corporation announced. While Roblox was previously released for PlayStation 4, this is the first ...
GameSpot

Roblox For PS5 Now Has 30% Faster Load Times With Native Version Launch

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. It's a big day for Roblox on PlayStation 5, as Roblox Corp. has launched a native version of the game for Sony's console, promising upgrades like 30% ...
The Verge

Roblox will need age verification to make sure you’re at least 9 years old

People who don’t do an age check can only access family-friendly games. People who don’t do an age check can only access family-friendly games. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and ...
Engadget

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers

Roblox is preparing to roll out its biggest change since starting age verification late last year. While that program was initially focused on chat access, today's news is about age-segregating the ...
Polygon

Hollywood is rushing to turn Roblox games into the next Minecraft movie

Disney-owned 20th Century Studios is hoping to turn spooky Roblox hit 99 Nights in the Forest into a feature film, according to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter. It will be the first game ...
The Hill

Roblox to roll out new age-based accounts, parental controls

The new age-based accounts are called “Roblox Kids” for users 5 to 8 years old and “Roblox Select” for users 9 to 15 years old. “When they roll out in early June, these accounts will more closely ...
Business Wire

Roblox Announces Roblox Plus, a New Subscription Plan Offering Exclusive Platform Benefits

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) today announced Roblox Plus, a new subscription plan designed to deliver more value to its users. Available globally starting April 30, 2026, ...
Variety

Roblox to Launch ‘Kids’ Accounts for Users Ages 5-8, New Selection Process for Games Available to Players Under 16

Roblox is again expanding its safety protocols for younger users with the launch of “Kids” accounts for those ages 5-8 and “Select” accounts for the 9-15 age range. “We’re introducing two new ...
TechCrunch

Roblox introduces ‘Kids’ and ‘Select’ accounts for age-appropriate access to games and chat

Roblox is introducing new account types designed to give kids and younger teens age-appropriate access to chat and games, the company announced on Monday. The move comes as Roblox implemented ...
CNET

Roblox Will Roll Out Age-Based Accounts Amid Child-Safety Push

Evolving global regulations aimed at limiting child access to harmful content, as well as incidents and lawsuits related to youth safety online, have prompted Roblox to revise how it handles accounts ...
The Conversation

Roblox is boosting safety features for young people. It’s a step in the right direction

Roblox has announced significant changes to its gaming platform to enhance safety for children under 16. The announcement comes just days after a man in the United Kingdom was jailed for 28 months for ...