Roblox launching kids accounts
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It's a big day for Roblox on PlayStation 5, as Roblox Corp. has launched a native version of the game for Sony's console, promising upgrades like 30% faster load times and a "smoother and more responsive" version overall. A native version of Roblox for Xbox Series X|S launched in September 2025.
Roblox just announced a major change aimed at younger users, which could reshape how kids experience the popular gaming platform. Essentially, the company rolled out two new age-based account types: Roblox Kids for children ages 5 to 8 and Roblox Select for users 9 to 15.
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When the new accounts roll out, if Roblox’s age verification determines you are between five and eight — or, if you choose not to go through the age verification process at al
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