Roblox Rolls Out Age-Gated Account Tiers Globally
Quick Look
- Roblox has launched its age-gated account tiers globally, following a US rollout in May.
- These mandatory tiers restrict access to games and features based on age, with new parental controls also introduced.
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Why It Matters
Roblox has implemented age-gated account tiers globally to categorize users and align them with maturity labels on games and experiences, enhancing parental controls.
Roblox has launched its age-gated account tiers globally, after a US rollout back in May.
These tiers are mandatory and users get pushed into one depending on their age. The ages for these three tiers vary by territory, but in the US Roblox Kids is for children 5-8, Roblox Select is for tweens 9-15 and the traditional Roblox account is for everyone else.
These account types then align with the platform's various maturity labels, which are slapped on games and experiences. The Kids accounts only have access to Minimal and Mild experiences, and there's no option for chat. The Select accounts can also access Moderate content, in addition to Minimal and Mild. These users can also chat with people that have been vetted by parents or guardians.
At 16, teens get moved to the standard Roblox account with all of its features. However, they still won't be able to play games marked as Restricted. Those are only available to users 18 and up.
The platform is also rolling out new parental control features. Parents or guardians can block any game until a child turns 16. Previously, kids over 13 could unblock stuff by themselves. On the flip, parents can approve games outside of a child's age bracket on a case-by-case basis.
Open Questions
- How will age verification be handled across different territories?
- What are the specific technical implications of these tiers?
