Roblox is facing a major financial and policy shift after settling a high-profile child safety case. The gaming platform has agreed to pay millions and roll out stricter protections. The move comes as scrutiny grows over how online platforms handle younger users and prevent harmful interactions.
Roblox agrees to pay $12 million to settle child safety lawsuit
Roblox has agreed to pay more than $12 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the state of Nevada. The case focused on claims that the platform did not do enough to protect children while using its services. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said the deal resolves concerns about safety gaps on the platform.
As part of the settlement, Roblox will introduce stronger safety tools. These include mandatory age verification using facial estimation and government IDs. The company will also monitor behavior to catch users who may be misrepresenting their age. Officials said these steps aim to block harmful interactions and give parents better control (via Cnet).
“The injunctive relief that Roblox has agreed to will give parents the tools they need to protect their children on the platform; institute default protections to block predators from engaging with children; and ensure that messages involving minors are not encrypted,” Ford explained.
The financial breakdown shows where the money will go. Around $10 million will be used over three years to encourage kids to spend more time on non-digital activities. Another $1 million is set aside for public awareness campaigns on online safety. Roblox will also invest $1.5 million to create a law enforcement liaison role to work with authorities.
Roblox’s chief safety officer, Matt Kaufman, described the move as part of a broader effort to improve digital safety standards. He said the company is working toward setting a new benchmark and added, “We have no finish line when it comes to safety.”
The platform is also dealing with wider legal pressure. Reports say it faces more than 140 lawsuits tied to similar allegations. Several U.S. states, including Texas and Florida, have raised concerns. At the same time, Roblox is preparing new age-based accounts with stricter chat limits and content controls, especially for younger users.
Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya on Mandatory.
