Roblox is introducing age verification for users in order to protect younger players and keep them safe while using in-game communication features.

Online game platform Roblox is implementing new, more rigorous safety strategiesfollowing continued criticism from young players’ parents and governmentofficials. On Wednesday, Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman announced theplatform would utilize “new technology for age estimation” — a combination of“facial age estimation technology,

Roblox announced that it aims to roll out age estimation technology to all of its users by the end of 2025. Users on the gaming and social network will have to confirm their age in order to access communication features within the platform under the new policy.