Roblox is making a significant change to how younger players experience the platform. Starting in early June 2026, the company will roll out two new age-based account types: Roblox Kids for players aged 5 to 8, and Roblox Select for players aged 9 to 15. The changes come as Roblox faces growing scrutiny over child safety and mounting legal pressure from regulators and affected families.
If you have a child on Roblox, here is everything you need to know about what is changing, what it means for them, and what parents can do now.
What Are Roblox Kids and Roblox Select Accounts?
Roblox’s new age-based accounts are designed to align what players can see and do with their actual age.
Roblox Kids (ages 5–8):
- All messaging is disabled by default.
- Access is restricted to games with a content maturity label of “minimal” or “mild.”
- The experience is designed to be as safe as possible for the youngest users on the platform.
Roblox Select (ages 9–15):
- Chat messaging is gradually introduced based on the user’s age within the bracket.
- Access to a broader range of content, but still within age-appropriate limits.
- Parental controls remain active and can be adjusted by linked parent accounts.
Upon turning 16, users will automatically transition to a standard Roblox account with access to all content and chat functions.
How Will Roblox Know a Player’s Age?
Age groups can be set in two ways. The first is through a linked parent account, where a parent or guardian confirms the child’s age directly. The second is through Roblox’s own age-checking mechanisms, which the company has been developing as part of its broader safety infrastructure.
Roblox confirmed in its announcement blog post that the process includes developer verification, evaluation of user reports, and content maturity ratings. The company also plans to transition to the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) framework later in 2026. IARC provides region-specific content ratings that reflect local cultural norms — the same standard used for digital games and apps around the world.
What Games Will Be Available to Under-16 Players?
Roblox has said that under-16 players will have access to “the vast majority” of their favourite games at launch. The company is using a selection process that includes developer verification and ongoing content monitoring to determine which games are available for each age group.
Developers will need to ensure their games meet the content requirements for each account tier. This is where the recently announced Roblox Plus subscription becomes relevant — developers publishing to Kids and Select audiences will need Roblox Plus, a new $4.99 per month tier.
Why Is Roblox Doing This?
Roblox has faced mounting scrutiny over allegations that it failed to adequately protect young users from child predators and inappropriate content. Multiple lawsuits have been filed, and regulatory attention has increased significantly.
The age-based accounts are Roblox’s most comprehensive response to those concerns yet. The announcement describes the move as bringing “age-checks, account-level defaults, content ratings, ongoing moderation, and expanded parental controls together into a unified framework for younger users.”
This is also consistent with broader platform safety legislation being introduced in multiple countries, which increasingly requires social and gaming platforms to provide meaningful age-appropriate protections.
For more on how Roblox has been evolving its platform in 2026, see our earlier coverage of Roblox Is Renaming “Connections” Back to “Friends” and the Roblox Developers Conference 2026.
What Should Parents Do Right Now?
The new account types do not roll out until early June, but parents can take action now.
If you have a child on Roblox, the most important step is to create and link a parent account if you have not already done so. This gives you control over your child’s age settings once the new account types go live.
Roblox’s parental controls, which first rolled out in 2024, allow parents to block specific games or users, control whether their child can chat with others, and set screen time and spending limits. These tools will continue to work alongside the new age-based accounts.
The second step is to check the maturity labels on the games your child currently plays. Games rated “minimal” or “mild” will be accessible to Roblox Kids accounts. If your young child’s favourite game has a higher content rating, it may not be available to them after the transition.
What About the Rockstar Hiring Connection?
Interestingly, this is not the only major platform making changes based on its younger user base. We recently covered how Rockstar Is Hiring Fortnite and Roblox Experts for GTA 6 Online, which points to how much influence Roblox’s community model has had across the broader gaming industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts launch?
The new age-based accounts are set to roll out in early June 2026. Roblox has not given a specific date beyond that window.
Will my child lose access to their favourite games?
Roblox says under-16 players will have access to the “vast majority” of their favourite games at launch. Games with higher content maturity ratings may not be available to younger accounts, but most popular games on the platform are expected to be accessible.
What happens when a child turns 16 on Roblox?
When a user turns 16, their account will automatically transition to a standard Roblox account with full access to content and chat functions.
Do I need to do anything as a parent before June?
It is recommended that parents link their Roblox account to their child’s account now if they have not already done so. This will allow parents to confirm their child’s age directly when the new account types go live.
Does this affect Robux or purchases?
The age-based accounts focus on content access and communication settings. Spending controls, including Robux purchase limits, are managed separately through parental controls and remain available to linked parent accounts.
Conclusion
Roblox’s introduction of age-based accounts is one of the most meaningful child safety moves the platform has made. By creating dedicated experiences for younger players — with restricted messaging, curated game access, and improved parental controls — Roblox is trying to address the criticisms that have followed it for years.
If you have a child on the platform, now is the time to get familiar with these changes and make sure your parental account is set up and linked. June is coming quickly.
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