Roblox Introduces Age-Locked Accounts for Enhanced Safety: Kids and Select Tiers Explained
Roblox is introducing new safety measures for younger users by launching age-locked accounts called "Kids" for ages 5-8 and "Select" for ages 9-15. These new tiers will use facial-estimation technology to ensure age accuracy and will automatically transition users to standard accounts as they age. The changes aim to align content access, communication settings, and parental controls with the user's age, with a focus on enhancing safety for younger players.
The Kids accounts are designed for users aged 5 to 8 and will provide access to games with a Minimal or Mild content rating. Communication features will be disabled by default, and the account design will have a distinct color to indicate the account type. On the other hand, the Select accounts cater to users aged 9 to 15 and offer access to games with content ratings up to and including Moderate. Default communication settings will remain unchanged for this age group, and the account design will have a unique visual treatment.
Users who have not completed the age-check tool will only be able to access games with Minimal or Mild ratings and will have communication features disabled. Once the age-check is completed, users will be sorted into the appropriate age-based account. The account progression system will automatically transition users from Kids to Select accounts at age 9 and from Select to standard Roblox accounts at age 16.
These new age-based accounts aim to provide a safer and more age-appropriate experience for younger users on Roblox. By implementing stricter content access, communication settings, and parental controls based on age, Roblox is taking steps to enhance child safety on the platform. The changes are set to roll out in early June, offering a more tailored experience for users in different age groups.