Roblox is no longer allowing users under the age of 13 to message others outside of games and experiences on the platform.

Sentinel flags messages based on its training. It was trained to distinguish between safe messages and those that were previously reported because they violated Roblox's child-endangerment policy.

Sentinel flags messages based on its training. It was trained to distinguish between safe messages and those that were previously reported because they violated Roblox's child-endangerment policy.

A viral notice claiming Roblox will shut down on September 1, 2025, due to safety concerns and user demand has sparked panic.

The online gaming platform popular with children went down Friday. Teams were still working to bring it back online Saturday.

Roblox is a well-known online gaming platform with millions of users all around the world. Just like any other internet platform, it has caused its fair share of system crashes over the years.