Roblox Settles Nevada Case for $10 Million, Rolls Out Nationwide Child Safety Reforms

Interactive gaming platform Roblox has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the U.S. state of Nevada over allegations that it failed to adequately protect young users from online predators and exploitation. Announced by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, the deal comes as the state prepared to file a lawsuit claiming the platform lacked essential safety features for children. The agreement also includes additional spending on child safety initiatives and public awareness campaigns.

As part of the settlement, Roblox will introduce significant changes to its platform nationwide by early June. These include mandatory age verification using facial age estimation and government-issued identification, stricter parental controls, and tighter chat restrictions for users under 16. The company will also eliminate encryption in chats involving minors and monitor account activity to detect users misrepresenting their age. Funds from the settlement will support children’s programs in Nevada over three years, along with investments in online safety awareness and a law enforcement liaison role.

The settlement comes amid mounting legal pressure on Roblox, which is currently facing over 140 lawsuits in federal court related to alleged child sexual exploitation. Several other states, including Texas and Florida, have also filed similar cases. While Roblox has denied wrongdoing, it stated that the agreement reflects its commitment to enhancing online safety standards. Officials hope the settlement will set a precedent for how digital platforms safeguard young users across the United States.

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