Roblox has announced it will block under-13s from messaging others on the online gaming platform as part of new efforts to safeguard children.

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

The massively popular children's gaming platform Roblox has announced plans to launch on Sony's PlayStation consoles. Roblox has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm, but it ...

Roblox has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm, but it has come under criticism over concerns about poor moderation of its content.

Roblox announces policy changes for pre-teen users amid ongoing accusations of child-safety failures As part of a "commitment to [make it] one of the safest online environments".

Roblox restricts DMs for kids under 13 and beefs up parental controls in safety push Parents can now monitor their kids usage from their own devices.

Roblox has come under fire recently for its "lack of protection' with younger users, and a new lawsuit takes that one step further.