Roblox Revamps Parental Controls After 'Pedophile Hellscape' Critique

Roblox is implementing significant updates to its parental control system in response to serious concerns regarding child safety on its platform. The changes will eliminate the previous PIN system, requiring parents to establish separate accounts linked to their children's profiles. This allows parents to manage settings and view their child's account activity directly from their device. Notably, users under the age of 13 will need parental consent for specific chat features, while those under 9 will require permission for experiences marked with "Moderate" content. These adjustments aim to enhance safety following alarming reports about exploitation and abuse on the platform.

The new changes to Roblox's parental controls include the introduction of linked parent accounts, the removal of the PIN system, and increased restrictions for younger users on chat features and content access.

Roblox, launched in 2006, is a massively popular gaming platform that allows users to create and share games. Despite its popularity, the platform has faced multiple allegations of providing an unsafe environment for children, leading to calls for improved safety measures. With ongoing concerns about exploitation, the recent updates reflect Roblox's effort to address issues highlighted by various reports regarding child safety and content moderation on their platform.