Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is implementing new safety measures for users younger than 13, including permanently removing the ability to message others outside games on its ...

Roblox has always had a sizable presence on TikTok – users post gameplay footage, flashy animations and rapid-fire edits – but this content is different.

Roblox data suggests that users spend an average of 200 hours a year on the platform. The game has a pervasive cultural impact.

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

A new report claims that Roblox has inflated its user numbers to placate investors and has become rife with child abuse.

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Roblox, which is the biggest gaming website in the UK among users aged eight to 12, has come under heavy criticism amid claims children are being exposed to harmful content.