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Roblox says developers will need Roblox Plus, a new $4.99-per-month subscription offering benefits like discounts, to publish games for Kids and Select accounts

Roblox is introducing new account types designed to give kids and younger teens age-appropriate access to chat and games, the company announced on Monday.

TechCrunch Aisha Malik

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  • Roblox David Baszucki on x
    Roblox Introduces New Age-Based Accounts and Expanded Parental Controls for Users Under 16
  • Roblox Enrico D'Angelo on x
    Introducing Roblox Plus
  • Developer Forum Developer Forum on x
    New Publishing Requirements & Evaluation Process for Games
  • Developer Forum Guacandtoast on x
    Introducing Roblox Plus
  • @jonah_rbx Jonah on x
    Roblox gave me 6 FREE months of Roblox Plus, that's really interesting. Soon Roblox Plus will be mandatory for developers to make their games available to everyone. Though I hope this change will only apply to newer games. ☹️ [image]
  • @nottycoon @nottycoon on x
    @Roblox “To make games for anyone under 16, you will have to subscribe to Roblox Plus” What is the point of this???? The main reason for Roblox's growth is that anyone can make games for free. This update wouldn't be that bad if you didn't include this. [image]
  • @mrnightfoxx NightFoxx on x
    I've known this was coming for a few weeks and have had time to really think about this new “plus” program. This is a huge value for the market of people who already spend robux on games. Sure there's not much value other than private vip servers if you are free to play, but
  • @gorilla64__main @gorilla64__main on x
    So they literally just killed any interest alot of people who wanted to make games had because now there's a risk of losing profit if your game doesn't garner any traction
  • @roblox_rtc @roblox_rtc on x
    Roblox is changing the eligibility to upload games on the platform. To publish for all ages, you now need: - Roblox Plus; - ID Verification & Age Check; - 2-Step Verification enabled; - and have your account in “good standing”. Roblox will additionally run games through trials [i…
  • @nekstoer Nek on x
    genuinely might be the final straw for me. i love this platform but i feel like the walls are closing in every day. roblox has made it clear they only care about profit and ‘their image’ over their developers and playerbase. i'm gonna have to do a lot of thinking
  • @bloxy_news @bloxy_news on x
    Starting May 19, 2026, Roblox will be updating the requirements to make games public to all users (including Roblox Kids and Roblox Select): - Complete an age check - Be ID verified - Have 2-factor authentication setup - Have an active Roblox Plus subscription - Have an account
  • @sonadowyuri @sonadowyuri on x
    you need an active roblox plus subscription just to have your game be playable. the irony in that statement when you look at old roblox ads kills me [image]
  • @therbxcommunity @therbxcommunity on x
    In other words: You can no longer build free games
  • @realcalvinfun Calvin Fun on x
    magic like this might not be possible anymore 🥀 [image]
  • @cobbleconsumer @cobbleconsumer on x
    This is going to make new and passionate games from upstart young creators nearly impossible and unsustainable. A cost Roblox is willing to ignore if you don't speak up and speak loud
  • @themysterypl4ys @themysterypl4ys on x
    Roblox Plus users should have profile decorations too (similar to discords) Different designs/colours including background color change to match your outfit! - will be displayed differently on both PC & Mobile on how you will view it. Example; [image]
  • @davidbaszucki David Baszucki on x
    Creators will continue to earn the same amount as they do today when Roblox Plus users purchase in-game items, avatars, and more at a discount....
  • @roblox @roblox on x
    Today, we're introducing Roblox Plus. Launching April 30, this new subscription offers more value, exclusive benefits like free private servers and instant Robux transfers, and more ways for creators to earn. Learn more https://about.roblox.com/...
  • @jackyscornfield @jackyscornfield on x
    Literally what reason is there to keep making games on roblox at this point
  • @evanzir @evanzir on x
    BIG change for Roblox developers: Starting May 19, publishing games for younger users will require Roblox Plus + ID verification‼️ Here's the breakdown: • Personal use publishing - Anyone can still publish games for personal use • Publish to 16+ / Trusted Friends - Must [image]
  • @r4y319 Ray on x
    aged like milk [video]
  • @roblox @roblox on x
    To support Roblox Kids and Roblox Select, we're adding new requirements to publish games on Roblox. Check out our DevForum post for more information and join our AMA on April 16th at 12:30 PM PT to ask us any questions. https://devforum.roblox.com/ ... [video]
  • @roblox_rtc @roblox_rtc on x
    Roblox will require you to age check to play games rated above Minimal or Mild. [image]
  • @greenlegocats @greenlegocats on x
    Insane day for Roblox. Some of the craziest platform altering news we've ever seen. How are y'all feeling about it?
  • @kreekcraft @kreekcraft on x
    Oops... 😭 Looks like I was right. Sorry guys. 😬
  • @robloxnewsroom @robloxnewsroom on x
    Introducing Roblox Kids and Roblox Select: age-based accounts that use age-check technology to deliver tailored content, safer chat, and expanded parental controls for users under 16. https://about.roblox.com/...
  • @bloxy_news @bloxy_news on x
    @feddy_faz Roblox will be covering the cost of Roblox Plus for existing creators for the next 6 months. To be eligible, at least one game you own must have 100 hours of total playtime over the last 30 days (as of today, 4/13) and you must not have any major violations of the Comm…
  • @roblox @roblox on x
    Today, we're introducing Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts. This is the next step toward building the gold standard for healthy, safe, and age-appropriate digital engagement. https://about.roblox.com/... [video]
  • @bloxy_news @bloxy_news on x
    Starting in June 2026, Roblox will be introducing two new types of accounts: Roblox Kids for users ages 5 to 8 and Roblox Select for users ages 9 to 15. Each account type will have limited access to certain features for safety. [image]
  • @roblox @roblox on x
    Introducing Roblox Kids and Roblox Select: age-based accounts that use age-check technology to deliver tailored content, safer chat, and expanded parental controls for users under 16. https://about.roblox.com/...
  • @davidbaszucki David Baszucki on x
    Today, we continue in our commitment to setting the global gold standard for healthy, safe, and age-appropriate digital engagement. Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts build on age-check to clearly align content access and communication settings with a user's age.
  • @fishen_ @fishen_ on x
    So we're just straight up NOT going to address the MANY elephants in the room?
  • @dscreationsyt @dscreationsyt on x
    This is effectively killing kids ability to create a game on Roblox able to enjoyed by others. Requiring a subscription just for others to play your game is insane. If these requirements were a thing years ago then I doubt I would of ever started developing games in the first
  • @bslickcomposer @bslickcomposer on x
    Saying this as non-offensively as possible bcz I have many YouTuber friends, but you can't have it both ways. You either want the platform to be safe for kids, or you don't, I don't see any other way around it. Good to see they are locking it down more. Parents helpless I guess.
  • @surferrblx @surferrblx on x
    Unsure how I feel about this, it makes the barrier of entry a lot more difficult for both younger and financially struggling developers. Roblox has always been a platform that allows for creative expression entirely for free. You can make a game, publish it, and get players into
  • @4lulzy @4lulzy on x
    All I see this doing is forcing younger developer potential to work for studios or sell their game entirely
  • @bloxy_news @bloxy_news on x
    Plus, later this year, Roblox will transition from using Content Maturity Labels to categorize games to the International Age Rating Coalition framework that is used by the global game industry (ESRB, PEGI, etc). Learn more: https://about.roblox.com/...
  • @roblox_rtc @roblox_rtc on x
    Roblox is releasing Roblox Kids (under 9), Roblox Select (9-15), and the standard Roblox (16+). This will roll out in early June and change how parental control works on that platform. Roblox Kids (<9) will have: - access to games with a Minimal or Mild content maturity label. - …
  • @rolimons @rolimons on x
    Roblox has new Publishing Requirements & Evaluation Process for Games. Publish for personal use - Anyone on Roblox can continue to publish games for personal use. Publish to 16+ and Trusted Friends - To publish a game that reaches Trusted Friends and users over 16 you must: [imag…
  • @midnightmangl3r Meda on x
    David Brent Baszucki. [image]
  • @conm3ssiah Con on x
    Didn't this whole platform start as a way for children to develop their ideas easily??? They're starting to bar them from that
  • @84_maciek @84_maciek on x
    roblox just ruined releasing games 🥳🥳🥳 now before your game can be accessed by the major audience on roblox you need to wait a set period of time (days, weeks or even months) 🫩 will we need to spend x5 more on ads now? 😭 [image]
  • r/roblox r on reddit
    Roblox CEO David Baszucki announces 2 new account types that will roll out in June: Roblox Kids (users under 9) and Roblox Select (Users 9-15) …