Roblox is preparing for one of the most significant safety updates in its history: a mandatory age-verification system that uses facial scanning and divides players into strict age categories. The goal is clear — to create a safer, more controlled environment for young players and reduce the risks that have fueled numerous controversies around the platform.
Age Verification Through Face Scanning: How It Works
Starting November 19, Roblox users can voluntarily verify their age using an AI-powered face scan system. This feature will not remain optional for long. On December 1, age verification becomes mandatory in select regions, and Roblox plans a global requirement beginning early next year. The company states that the system is designed for identity protection and child safety, not to store personal images. Still, Roblox’s shift toward biometric verification raises important questions about privacy, data security, and compliance with global regulations.
New Age Categories: A Safer Structure for Player Interaction
Alongside verification, Roblox introduces three age-based player tiers: 9–12 years old, 13–15 years old and 16+ years old. The platform will now separate younger users from older players, adjusting server placement, communication tools, and content visibility. For the youngest users — children under 9 — chat features will be completely disabled without parental permission. This aligns with global online safety standards and attempts to limit children’s exposure to inappropriate interactions. These changes represent Roblox’s most aggressive attempt yet to address long-standing issues with content moderation, user behavior, and online grooming prevention. Roblox has faced multiple high-profile scandals involving inappropriate behavior toward minors. One of the most widely discussed cases involved content creator Schleb, who collaborated with a volunteer group to help police track down predators operating inside the platform. Despite his efforts, Roblox banned him for alleged “safety violations,” sparking outrage across the community.
Fans rallied behind Schleb, launching petitions, demanding leadership changes, and even partnering with a well-known attorney to prepare a class-action lawsuit against Roblox Corporation. With pressure mounting and public trust shaken, Roblox is now taking drastic measures to repair its reputation and prove that it can protect its youngest users. The story isn’t over yet. Reports suggest that a documentary film about online predators operating within Roblox may be in development. If confirmed, it could further expose the platform’s past failures — and highlight why these new safety updates were necessary.
What This Means for Roblox Players Moving Forward
Roblox’s age verification update and age-based ranking system mark the beginning of a new era for the platform. Whether players embrace or resist these changes, one thing is certain: Roblox is making safety its top priority — even if that means re-engineering the entire user experience. As the rollout continues into 2025, millions of players will soon discover how these measures reshape the world of Roblox, its community structure, and its future as a global gaming platform.
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